Ansu Fati's €11m Monaco move gives Barcelona sell‑on clause

FC Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is set to complete a permanent transfer to AS Monaco in the coming days, with the Ligue 1 side poised to trigger the €11 million purchase option included in last summer’s loan deal, before the clause expires at month’s end.

Negotiations over personal terms have concluded, leaving only minor details to finalise. Barcelona aim to seal the deal before the €11 million purchase clause lapses at the end of the month.

Monaco were persuaded by Fati’s output during his loan spell, where he netted 11 goals in 25 Ligue 1 matches. That tally translates to a goal roughly every 110 minutes, highlighting his renewed finishing prowess.

FC Barcelona have secured a right of first refusal on any future transfer involving Fati. Should Monaco receive an offer, Barcelona can match it before the deal proceeds.

In addition, Barcelona inserted a 30 % sell‑on clause, guaranteeing them a share of any subsequent transfer fee if they elect not to exercise the matching right.

Earlier rumours of a €28 million buy‑back clause proved unfounded; the agreement centres on the first‑refusal right and the sell‑on percentage.

Fati’s loan to Monaco came after he fell out of Hansi Flick’s plans at Barcelona, prompting a move that offered regular playing time after injury‑disrupted seasons.

His consistent performances convinced AS Monaco to make the transfer permanent, while the Catalan club structured the terms to retain future financial benefit if the 23‑year‑old fulfills his early promise.

A photograph of Fati accompanying the announcement was taken by Angel Martinez, showing him in his Monaco kit. Barcelona will monitor any future bids on Fati, retaining priority under the right of first refusal and the sell‑on clause.