Ansu Fati’s emotional farewell message to Barcelona after Monaco move: ‘It’s been a dream’
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Ansu Fati has officially brought his FC Barcelona career to an end after completing his permanent move to AS Monaco.
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The 23-year-old forward signed a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 club on Tuesday after Monaco exercised the €11 million purchase option included in his loan agreement.
Following the announcement, Ansu shared an emotional farewell message on social media, thanking Barcelona for the years that shaped both his career and his life.
Emotional goodbye from Ansu
Reflecting on his journey, Ansu looked back on his arrival at Barcelona as a child and the years he spent developing through the club’s academy.
“Hello, Culers!! I came here as a child, La Masia was my home. I enjoyed every game and every tournament, and I defended these colours above all, Ansu began.
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He also highlighted the lessons he learned throughout his time at the club, writing: “We win, we lose, but most importantly, I learned every day the values that this club represents.”
Gratitude to everyone at the club
Ansu then proceeded to thank the many people who supported him throughout his Barcelona career, both on and off the pitch.
“I met a lot of amazing people: colleagues who became brothers, coaches, physio’s, cooks, press staff and directors. Thank you all for these unforgettable years.”
The former academy graduate described reaching Barcelona’s first team as the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition.
“Fulfilled the dream of any kid who is lucky enough to wear this shirt: to play in the first team!”
Ansu has joined Monaco permanently. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
He concluded his message with a heartfelt goodbye, writing: “Now its time to say goodbye. It’s been a dream to defend these colours.
“Thank you for everything, FC Barcelona. Thank you for everything, Culers.”
“Visca el Barça i visca Catalunya!”
A new chapter at Monaco
Ansu has signed with Monaco until 2030 and will now aim to rebuild the form that made him one of Europe’s brightest young talents during his early years at Barcelona.
His successful loan spell convinced the French club to make the transfer permanent after he scored 12 goals and showed flashes of the quality that once made him one of Barcelona’s biggest hopes for the future.
Barça receive a €11 million transfer fee for Ansu, while they have also retained a 20% future sell-on clause on the forward.