Ansu Fati Was Targeted By Real Madrid

DBasia.news –  One name in the spotlight in Barcelona besides Antoine Griezmann. The name was famous when Barcelona hosted Real Betis at Camp Nou on Monday (8/26) early morning Western Indonesian Time. He is Ansu Fati.

La Masia dropout was debuted at the age of 16 years nine months and 15 days when entering to replace Carles Perez in the 78th minute. A note that makes Ansu Fati the second youngest debutant in the history of Barcelona.

He only lost to Vicente Martinez who made his debut at the age of 16 years nine months and seven days in 1941. Ansu Fati made it through the records of Lionel Messi who debuted when he was 17 years three months and 26 days.

Looking back, Ansu Fati must thank two important figures in his career, his father Bori Fati and Albert Puig, former Barcelona academy director La Masia. 

Albert Puig is the figure who found it while in Sevilla. At that time, 10-year-old Fati got an offer from Real Madrid. Bori Fati revealed that Madrid offered a lot of money to have his son join.

“I got an offer from Real Madrid who was willing to spend a lot of money. But Albert Puig then came and laid out Barcelona’s plans,” Bori Fati said as quoted by Sport.

“We know the plan will succeed but it was never imagined he would play with the giants, train with Pique,” Bori Fati continued.

The father explained if only because of money he would choose Real Madrid. But he was far impressed by the approach taken by Albert Puig. “We chose Barcelona because they came to my house with a contract. They managed to convince me.”

“Albert Puig came and said that my son must join Barcelona. He said Barcelona had a project. He said in the next few years I would see the results,” said Bori Fati.

Yes, the results have begun to appear at this time. Earlier this year, Bori Fati signed a contract renewal with Barcelona. The contract includes a release clause worth 100 million euros. I wonder what happens if the father refuses an offer from Barcelona.