Ansu Fati betting on Brighton loan move from Barca
While we've learned over the past years that in the world of football and particularly at FC Barcelona, no scenario can be completely ruled out, it appears that unless a major surprise occurs, Ansu Fati will indeed play on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion for the 2023/24 season.
The Spanish-Guinean winger, who has had limited playing time in the first three league matches, is set to embrace Roberto de Zerbi's project to rejuvenate his career. The plan is for him to return to his beloved club next summer with the potential to become a significant figure in Xavi Hernández's team.
Brighton took the lead in the race for the services of the Barça academy graduate on Wednesday night with a last-minute turn of events. Initially, it seemed like Tottenham Hotspur would be the winner. Sevilla also expressed interest in Ansu in the past hours, but the saga hasn't taken another twist. The young forward is set to travel to England at noon to undergo the necessary physical and medical tests. If all goes well, his straightforward loan move will be confirmed until June 30, 2023.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Brighton will cover around 80% of Ansu Fati's salary, with the remaining percentage naturally falling on FC Barcelona. The Blaugrana club has found a destination that will aid the player's growth in all aspects and allow him to experience football beyond Camp Nou. The official announcement of the operation should come in the coming hours.
