Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is set to join AS Monaco on loan, with both clubs agreeing to a salary-sharing arrangement to facilitate the move.

The highly rated 21-year-old, once seen as Lionel Messi’s natural successor, will head to Ligue 1 in search of consistent playing time after falling down the pecking order at Camp Nou.

The deal does not include a purchase option, signaling Barcelona’s continued belief in his long-term potential while allowing him to develop in a new environment.