OFFICIAL: Fati Joins Brighton On Loan From Barcelona

Ansu Fati has joined Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion on loan from Barcelona.

“We are pleased to confirm the signing of Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona,” Brighton stated on their website on Friday.

“The 20-year-old made 36 La Liga appearances last season for Barca, as they secured their first title for four years.“

Speaking after the announcement of Fati’s loan move, Brighton’s manager Roberto De Zerbi said, “This is a great deal for all of us. I am sure Ansu will help us to reach a new target and we can help him get back at the level he deserves to be.”

Fati holds a number of records for Barcelona, having joined their famous academy, La Masia, aged ten.

He became the club’s second-youngest appearance maker in August 2019 when he came on as a substitute in a 5-2 win over Real Betis, before

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