Barcelona star Ansu Fati has addressed speculation over his future at the Camp Nou. The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League as the Spanish giants look to relieve their financial woes.
According to Ben Jacobs, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano's daily briefings, Barcelona are under pressure to cut their wage bill or generate significant income from player sales. The report states that a number of top-flight English clubs have already made contact with Fati's representatives over a potential deal, with the Spain international said to demand a bid in region of €100million (£87.9m) — a club-record fee.
A report from Spain has credited both Arsenal and Tottenham with interest in the winger. Fati, who sees his contract with the Catalan side expire in 2027, has featured 33 times for Xavi's side this season, directly contributing towards nine goals.
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With growing speculation over his future, the wonderkid has revealed his intentions ahead of the summer transfer window. Speaking to the press at the closing of the 17th edition of the Sports Solidarity Stories on Monday, Fati said: "I’m under contract with Barcelona until June 2027 and I hope to stay here for many more years."
Xavi has previously hit out at reports linking Fati with an exit from Barcelona, insisting that the winger is not for sale. As quoted by SportBible, the 43-year-old said: "I don't understand why this is being talked about now in our circles.
"There is no market now, so Ansu is not for sale. He is a very important player for us -- for now and for the future. I have extraordinary confidence in him. His performance will determine whether he gets more or fewer minutes.
"I really have blind confidence in him. He has to be a very important piece of the present and future. But he must be patient. There is too much haste in everything.
"The January window is over and I don't know why we are talking about this. We have to focus on what is at stake. For me, it's clear that he has to continue."
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