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15 Sep

Ansu Fati tipped to win Ballon d’Or

Evans ManassehSportsAnsu Fati, ballon d’or, win

Former Barcelona midfielder Andrea Orlandi believes Brighton winger Ansu Fati still has a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or in the near future, despite his struggles in recent seasons. Fati recently joined Brighton from Barcelona on loan. Orlandi also feels the Spaniard will thrive under Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi. “It was a shock for people in Spain to see him leave for Brighton, but mainly because people over here don’t or didn’t know what Brighton are doing,” Orlani said on Brighton’s website. “They’ve got to grips with the club and the decision because Brighton are playing some of the…

31 Aug

Ansu Fati Set To Join Brighton On Loan From Barcelona

Wontumi1SportsAnsu Fati, Barcelona, Brighton and Hove Albion

Spain forward Ansu Fati is set to complete a surprise season-long loan move to Brighton from Barcelona. Fati has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona, who need to create some space in their squad to sign Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo on loan. Brighton’s deal for the 20-year-old does not include an obligation to buy. Tottenham had also been linked with Fati but he is understood to have been impressed by Brighton’s style of play under manager Roberto de Zerbi. If the deal goes through as planned, it would be a major coup for Brighton, who will be playing…

31 Aug

Barcelona’s Ansu Fati snubs Chelsea, Liverpool for EPL rival

Evans ManassehSportsAnsu Fati, Barcelona, CHELSEA, EPL, Liverpool

Barcelona winger, Ansu Fati has reportedly opted to join Tottenham Hotspur despite interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea. According to Mundo Deportivo (via TeamTalk), Fati has informed potential suitors that he is headed to Tottenham. It will be a massive signing for Ange Postecoglou’s side should the Spain international finally joins Spurs. Barcelona have been interested in selling Fati as the 21-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in manager Xavi’s squad. Fati’s availability alerted the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla. Barcelona reportedly valued Fati at around €50 million (£42.9 million). However, the…

16 Nov

Fati injury offers Dembele yet another last chance at Barcelona

Wontumi2SportsAnsu Fati, Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele

The France star is the obvious replacement for the teenager on the left wing, but having to rely on the 23-year-old is never a good position to be in Ousmane Dembele is not just drinking in the last-chance saloon at Barcelona. He is now living there. For well over a year, Barca have been on the verge of cutting their considerable losses on a player signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 for a staggering €105 million (£94m/$124m). Yet the opportunities to rescue his Camp Nou career keep coming, and Ansu Fati's knee injury has provided Dembele with yet another 'last…