3CAT: Monaco is unwilling to afford Fati’s annual salary by 100%, which has hindered rental transactions

According to 3CAT, Monaco is unwilling to afford Fati's salary by 100%, which has caused the rental transaction to be blocked.

For Barcelona, ​​it is a top priority to send Fati away quickly to free up wage space and meet the financial fair competition rules of La Liga. In addition, Fati can also free up the No. 10 jersey after leaving the team, which may be given to Yamal.

Although the transaction seems to be officially announced at any time, the final details about salary have become the biggest obstacle. The transfer form is one-year loan + non-forced buyout, while Monaco is not willing to buy out Fati directly, and only proposes a simple loan transaction method, and is unwilling to pay his full salary. Fati's salary has risen sharply since his last contract renewal, and Barcelona does not accept Monaco's conditions. The negotiations are coming to an end, but Monaco is reluctant to bear 100% of Fati's annual salary, which is estimated to be between 12 million and 16 million euros before taxes each year, which slows down the transaction.

Fatty only played 298 minutes under Flick this season, without goals and assists. His previous injury impact and poor performance on loan in Brighton in 2023/24 also prompted him to accept leaving the team and seek a professional restart.

Monaco coach Xuter and CEO Sculo played a key role in persuading Fati to join, providing Fati with an offensive tactical system and opportunities to participate in the Champions League. Fati rejected offers from other teams, including Chelsea, and prioritized joining Monaco.