Sensational Transfer Move: Brighton Secures Promising Spanish Forward, Ansu Fati, from Barcelona on Deadline Day!
Brighton secures a season-long loan for Spanish forward Ansu Fati from Barcelona The deal excludes a permanent option, with Brighton covering 80% of his contract, paying £160,000 per week, totaling £7m over 10 months until June Follow Deadline Day with Sky Sports
Brighton have finalized the loan signing of Ansu Fati from Barcelona.
The talented Spanish international, aged 20, has committed to a season-long loan at the American Express Community Stadium. However, the agreement does not include an option to purchase.
Brighton is providing 80 percent of his Barca contract for the next 10 months until the end of June, totaling £7m, which amounts to £160,000 per week. Fati has amassed more than 100 appearances for the LaLiga giants since his debut as a 16-year-old in August 2019.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his enthusiasm for the deal, stating, "This is a mutually beneficial agreement. Ansu's presence will undoubtedly contribute to our pursuit of new objectives, while we will provide the necessary support for him to regain the level he rightfully belongs to."
Ansu, who amassed 36 appearances in LaLiga last season and played a crucial role in Barcelona's first championship victory in four years, became a member of the renowned La Masia academy at the age of 10.
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Privacy Options are now open. The 20-year-old athlete achieved additional triumphs in the previous season by securing victories in the Spanish Super Cup and the UEFA Nations League with the Spanish team. Additionally, he made two noteworthy appearances in the FIFA World Cup representing Spain, where he has played at the senior level nine times and scored two goals.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ansu to our club," expressed Brighton's technical director, David Weir. He highlighted Ansu as one of the most highly-regarded young talents globally while acknowledging his remarkable level of domestic and European experience, considering his age. He emphasized that this season holds significant importance in the club's history and expressed happiness that a player of Ansu's caliber will be part of it. Weir stated that the club will provide him with the chance to integrate into the team and adapt to working with Roberto, expressing genuine excitement to witness him wearing a Brighton shirt.
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