Liverpool and Tottenham have been linked with a move for Brighton forward Ansu Fati, who is on loan from Barcelona.
Brighton loanee Ansu Fati has sent a message to Liverpool and Tottenham as he prepares to decide his future with Barcelona next summer. After watching him shine for the South Coast outfit on a season-long loan move back in August, the two Premier League clubs are reportedly keen to sign the talented winger, and Fati has now addressed his future plans.
Fati has not only played for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, but he has also flourished and earned a starting spot for Brighton. With four goals in 13 appearances this season, the Spain international has earned praise for his efforts, with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur both praising his smooth transition from Spanish football to the Premier League.
However, the player’s desire to return to Barcelona at the end of his loan spell could throw a wrench in the works.
According to Catalan newspaper Sport, Fati‘s ‘absolute priority’ is to rejoin the Barcelona squad next summer when his loan contract expires on June 30 because he believes he can reclaim his place in the team. He also hopes to reclaim his spot in Spain’s national team ahead of Euro 2024.
The La Liga giants’ outlook on Fati’s future, on the other hand, may provide some encouragement to the Premier League duo.
Their plan was to loan Fati out and use the money from his departure to spend elsewhere, and they could do so for just £25 million (€30 million) – a huge discount on the £100 million price tag Manchester United were quoted two years ago.
He turned down Tottenham’s advances in August to join Brighton, and Liverpool is keeping a close eye on his situation. Despite his injury record, such a price would undoubtedly appeal to Liverpool and Tottenham, with Fati’s performances indicating he still has his best years ahead of him.
At the age of 16, the 21-year-old burst onto the Camp Nou scene, becoming the club’s youngest goalscorer and second-youngest appearance-maker in their history. However, a serious knee injury kept him out for several months, and he struggled to find playing time. Many would argue that the main reason for his loan switch was to help him regain his fitness and confidence, and that all three parties would be pleased with the results.
But Fati is adamant that he needs another year with the team to prove his worth under Xavi Hernandez. His contract expires in 2027, and with a release clause worth £876 million (€1 billion), Barcelona will be unable to force him out if he rejects a move elsewhere.
But Fati is adamant that he needs another year with the team to prove his worth under Xavi Hernandez. His contract expires in 2027, and with a release clause worth £876 million (€1 billion), Barcelona will be unable to force him out if he rejects a move elsewhere.
The player and his entourage are aware that offers will be made at the end of the season, and the Blaugrana may be tempted to negotiate, with the emergence of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal likely to take precedence over Fati’s reintroduction into the squad.
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