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The Ansu Fati that many dreamed of seeing recovered is emerging strongly. After a demanding pre-season, the former player of FC Barcelona has reappeared at AS Monaco as a different player: more solid, faster, and above all, more lethal. With six goals in just five games, the Spanish forward has once again placed himself in the spotlight of European football.
The resurgence of the La Masia product at AS Monaco
Ansu Fati needed a change of scenery. The loan to Monaco has been a total success for both him and the Principality club. In Ligue 1, his impact has been immediate. He has regained confidence, spark, and efficiency that once made him one of the great promises of world football.
His start to the season is close to extraordinary: six goals in five official matches, some of them decisive in keeping Monaco in the race for the top spot. This offensive output has caused his market value to skyrocket. For the first time in five years, Ansu has experienced an increase in value. According to Sport, his current valuation has reached 10 million euros, double what it was just a few weeks ago.
Monaco, for its part, remains calm. They have full confidence in his performance and are seriously considering exercising the purchase option set at 11 million euros at the end of the loan. FC Barcelona, which still retains a percentage of a future sale, could see a missed business opportunity if the player continues to shine at his current level.
From FC Barcelona's promising talent to a star in Ligue 1
Ansu Fati's journey at FC Barcelona was as rapid as it was frustrating. In his debut, the young La Masia product dazzled the world with his talent and earned the '10' jersey, inheriting the shirt that had belonged to Lionel Messi. Between 2020 and 2021, his value reached 80 million euros, and he seemed destined to lead the new Blaugrana era.
But injuries derailed his rise. A series of physical problems kept him off the field for long stretches and prevented him from establishing himself in the first team. In recent years, neither with Xavi nor with Hansi Flick, did he manage to find continuity or confidence. His value plummeted to 5 million euros, reflecting his lack of prominence.
Aware that he needed playing time and stability, both the club and his agent, Jorge Mendes, sought a mutually beneficial exit. The agreement with Monaco included a loan with an affordable buying option and an extended contract until 2029, which allowed him to defer part of his salary. An operation that could now turn into a real bargain for the French side.

The resurrection of a gem in European football
In France, Ansu Fati has earned headlines and applause. His performance has made him one of the most prominent names in Ligue 1, and his return to the forefront has not gone unnoticed in England, where clubs like Everton have already shown interest in him.
Meanwhile, Monaco prefers to proceed cautiously. Nobody wants to rush decisions. If the player's physical condition holds and he maintains his effectiveness throughout the season, it is highly likely that they will exercise the purchase option in due time.
For its part, FC Barcelona already accepts that the attacker's return seems unlikely. Although the player would like to return to Camp Nou someday, his time at the Catalan club seems to be in the past. The lack of confidence in recent years and internal competition complicate any possibility of a comeback.
At 22 years old, Ansu Fati has shone again. His talent, his goal-scoring instinct, and his revived maturity place him once again among the greatest talents in Europe. Time will tell if his story in the Principality ends with a definitive transfer or if FC Barcelona finds a way to capitalize on the new life of a gem that, for a while, seemed lost.
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