Brighton, a Premier League club, is on the verge of securing a surprise loan deal for Ansu Fati, the 20-year-old Spanish forward, from Barcelona. Fati is set to make his journey to England this Thursday, enticed by Brighton’s playing style and the coaching prowess of Roberto de Zerbi.
This agreement is a straightforward loan arrangement, without any clauses for an option or obligation to buy, as Fati aims to return to Barcelona for the next season.
Ansu Fati, who boasts nine caps for the Spanish national team, is widely recognized as one of Barcelona’s most promising talents. Despite his contribution to Barcelona’s La Liga triumph last season, where he netted seven goals in 36 league matches, he has slipped in the pecking order due to the abundance of attacking options and the emergence of 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal.
Fati’s decision to join Brighton over other suitors, including Tottenham and Chelsea, comes after persistent encouragement from his father, Bori.