Brighton have ‘no idea’ over Ansu Fati future transfer

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Brighton & Hove Albion are unsure over their future plan for Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati.

The Spanish international opted for a loan move to the AMEX Stadium at the start of the 2023/24 campaign as he looked revive his career.

Injuries have been a major barrier to Fati’s progress in the last 18 months following his superb breakthrough at Barcelona.

However, the switch to Brighton has not worked out as planned, with Fati playing a bit part role, and head coach Roberto De Zerbi openly criticising his performance level.

Fati was left on the bench for Brighton’s 4-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City with Republic of Ireland U21 international Mark O’Mahony handed a debut over him.

De Zerbi admitted the situation is unclear, in a post match interview, with Fati likely to return to Spain next month.

“For next season? Ansu Fati is a big, big talent. But I don’t know”, he said.

Roberto De Zerbi has no idea if Ansu Fati will remain at Brighton next season https://t.co/KNdGJcB09y

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“I have to speak with Tony Bloom, the sporting director, scouts, recruitment team. Then I’ll speak to Ansu Fati.”