Barcelona loanee sets a clear goal following stellar loan spell in France | OneFootball

Injuries have been the defining feature of Ansu Fati’s career since he burst onto the scene as one of the most exciting teenagers in world football.

The promise was undeniable, the talent extraordinary, but a series of devastating physical setbacks robbed him of momentum at the worst possible time.

Now, at Monaco, there are signs that the Spaniard is finally rediscovering himself.

A career-best season

Fati has scored 11 goals this season, which is the highest tally of his professional career, surpassing the 10 he managed for Barcelona in the 2022-23 campaign.

His record-breaking goal came in the 90th minute against Metz, a moment that encapsulated everything that makes him special.

Barcelona are in talks with AS Monaco over a permanent move for Ansu Fati. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Perhaps most remarkably, his numbers in Ligue 1 match those of Ousmane Dembele, the current Ballon d’Or winner, and he achieves them in fewer minutes.

Fati has registered 10 Ligue 1 goals in 930 minutes, compared to Dembele’s 965, and on a considerably less talented squad than PSG.

One clear ambition

Following his successful loan spell at Monaco, Barcelona are now keen on securing his permanent exit, with the French club having a buyout clause.

However, according to MARCA, Fati only has one goal in his mind, which is to return to his former self at Barcelona.

The Spaniard truly loves Barcelona and he will try everything in his power to return to Camp Nou and fight for a place in the starting eleven.

This is despite the fact that Barça are more than willing to get rid of his services, as part of the club’s wider efforts to lower the salary bill and bring in fresh revenue.