PSG, Liverpool, Manchester United all made mouthwatering bids for Ansu Fati. FC Barcelona’s new number 10 has made a lot of news since making his First team debut. Ansu Fati became Barca’s new number 10 after Lionel Messi’s dramatic departure from Barcelona. Although, its hard to replace a legend like Messi, but the new Barca board has trusted the 18-year-old to follow the Latter’s footsteps.
It is being reported that PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United made lucrative bids to lure the 18-year-old Forward. Meanwhile the player has already signed a new Contract with the La Liga outfit, which will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2027. Barcelona Teenager has said that wearing the No. 10 jersey after club legend Lionel Messi does not bring any additional pressure.
The 18-year-old Spaniard has become untouchable after his Release clause is set at whopping 1 Billion Euros. Ansu Fati was on the radar for a lot of top European clubs. Paris Saint Germain, Liverpool and Manchester United were keeping tabs on the player.
Ansu Fati signs a New Contract with Barcelona despite having better offers on the Table
The 18-year-old Forward was offered a better amount of salary by other clubs, way more than what he will earn at Barcelona. The 5-times UEFA Champions League winners reacted immediately after receiving bids for Ansu Fati. Joan Laporta, the new Barca President didn’t waste any more time to tie Fati down to a Six-year Contract.
“Its true that the number 10 Jersey has worn by Leo and many players, but I’m Calm. I know what i can bring to this team. For me its not a pressure. No one is going to be like Leo, no one is going to be like Carles Puyol or Xavi Hernandez. No one is going to equal what Leo has done. I’m going to follow my own journey. I still haven’t done anything. I hope i can have a Career like they have had”.
he said to ESPN
“We were in no hurry, but we didn’t want to drag on the issue. We didn’t put any pressure on Ansu. He said he would take the No. 10 if the Captains would authorize it. We want take the pressure away from him but the Number 10 suits him very well because of his style of play. The Public are in love with and support him. He is very motivated.
Lionel Messi joined Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain this summer as Barca were unable to keep the player due to Financial obligations. This season’s First El Clasico of this season will take place on 24th October at the Camp Nou. Joan Laporta has high expectations from the Youngster and has expressed his belief about the player.
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