Ansu Fati Signs New Six Years Barcelona Contract
Ansu Fati has signed a new six years contract with Barcelona,the club disclosed this on Wednesday, shortly after their 1-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League.
Fati, who has recently returned after almost a year out with a knee injury, will have a release clause in his new deal set at one billion euros.
“FC Barcelona and the player Ansu Fati have reached an agreement to renew his contract until 30 June 2027. The buy-out clause is set at 1 billion euros,” a club statement read.
Fati, along with Spanish midfielder Pedri, is widely regarded as the most exciting talent in an emerging group of Barcelona youngsters.
The club’s statement described Fati as “currently one of football’s hottest properties” and “one of the squad’s players with the brightest future”.
In 47 appearances for Barça, the 18-year-old has bagged 15 goals and is the second youngest player to debut for the club after he made his first appearance aged 16 and 298 days.
The forward has racked up numerous records during the past three seasons, becoming Barcelona’s youngest La Liga goalscorer, the youngest player to score and assist in a La Liga match and the club’s youngest player in the Champions League.
