Ansu Fati looks almost certain to leave Barcelona this week, with the 20-year-old having accepted that he does not have a place in Xavi Hernandez’s plans this season.
Several clubs have reportedly been interested in signing Fati, with teams in both Spain and England keen. However, it has appeared that Fati will be heading to Tottenham Hotspur – against the wishes of his father, who wanted his son to join Sevilla.
According to Helena Cordis, Fati’s move to Spurs is 99% complete. He will join the Premier League side on a simple loan, and the deal could be completed as early as Thursday.
Despite this report, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Fati has chosen to join Brighton and Hove Albion, with the player having decided to join the Seagulls instead.
Barcelona will feel that sending Fati on loan is an ideal situation. They will receive a loan fee, as well as getting his wages off the books, but without losing him altogether. They will also hope that he can improve as a player over the course of the 2023-24 season.