Ansu Fati, an attacker for Brighton & Hove Albion who is presently on loan from Barcelona, may decide against making a permanent move to the Premier League because Saudi Arabia is supposedly a possible destination for him.
Due to his injury struggles in recent seasons, Fati’s value to Barca has decreased. Barca consequently made him available for a summer transfer. The versatile winger, who can play as a center-forward or on either flank, was quickly connected to major Premier League teams including Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
But surprisingly, Fati chose to sign with Brighton instead. The Seagulls signed Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona on September 1. With plans to either sell Fati or bring him back into the fold for the upcoming season, the Spanish powerhouses are hoping Fati can turn his career around. According to recent sources, Barca is willing to sell the 20-year-old for the proper price, meaning Spurs and Chelsea may make a move for him the following summer.
Chiefs of the Saudi Professional League are eager for Fati to become the next big star to move from Europe to the Middle East, joining the ranks of players like Sadio Mane, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema.
Representatives of Fati have already had “several conversations” with Saudi authorities. Additionally, the article states that the prospect of the player visiting there has drawn the attention of several members of his camp. Of course, he would get paid a lot for such a move.
Ansu Fati receives an offer from Saudi Arabia
That being said, there’s no certainty a Saudi team will be able to sign the Spain international the following summer. Although he still believes he can compete at the highest level in Europe, Fati himself needs to be persuaded to make the switch.
Fati’s tenure at Brighton might be crucial to his future actions. He will believe he can go to the next level and excel for either Tottenham or Chelsea if he can overcome his sluggish start and establish himself as a key member of Roberto de Zerbi’s team.
However, if Fati’s issues at the Amex persist this season, he might have to take a closer look at the Saudi strategy in order to gain more playing time as part of a fresh experience.
