Ansu Fati, aged 22, has faced challenges in living up to the significant potential he displayed early in his career at Barcelona. A loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion during the 2023/24 season did not quite manage to put the Spanish player`s career back on its desired path. Last season with his parent club was unfortunately marked by injuries, limiting him to only 11 appearances.
“First of all, I don`t see it as a bigger risk than other signings,” stated AS Monaco`s CEO during the player`s official introduction on Thursday. Fati has joined the club based in the Principality on a loan agreement for the season, which includes an option for a permanent transfer.
Fati is clearly driven to demonstrate the capabilities that led him to be considered a future superstar just a few years ago. “I am fighting to get back to my best level, and I am here to try to do that,” he commented during a press conference.
He continued, “I think that change is good! This season, I will be here. I want to thank the club where I grew up; Barça is where I grew up. It was a great experience at Brighton, too, even if others think differently. I had an injury, and I couldn`t be consistent. I want to bring that [consistency] here.”
