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Ansu Fati was Spain's youngest ever goalscorer when he netted against Ukraine in 2020 Former Brighton winger Ansu Fati has joined French club Monaco on loan from Barcelona. The 22-year-old spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Brighton, scoring four times, before returning to Barcelona where he made 11 appearances last season. But the Spain international might have played his last game for his boyhood club, with Monaco having the option to buy him at the end of the season for £9. 4m. Fati is Monaco's third summer signing, following England defender Eric Dier and 2018 French World Cup winner Paul Pogba, both of whom arrived on free transfers. Born in Guinea-Bissau, Fati made his professional debut with Barcelona at the age of 16 and scored on his first start for Spain aged 17. He played 123 matches for the club, scoring 29 goals, and won two league titles. Tearful Pogba signs Monaco deal after doping ban Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Wimbledon: Krejcikova begins title defence, Sinner in action Fifa Club World Cup: Bellingham denied as Real struggle to break Juventus down Beaumont fifty gives England hope against India in second T20 Going inside real life couples therapy Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories A new comedy drama wrapped in a gripping family mystery Amazing young people across history Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon. Video'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon 'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am' 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling What are main questions facing England before Euros? A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Why 'best-dressed officials' are missing from Wimbledon Which young players could light up Euro 2025? What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.