Key Takeaways:
- Ansu Fati has scored six goals and provided two assists in his first five appearances for Monaco since joining on loan from Barcelona
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Fati is on the national team’s radar ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers
- Fati broke the Ligue 1 record by scoring five goals in just 126 minutes, the fastest since 1948
Monaco Move Sparks Fati’s Best Form Yet
Ansu Fati has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence since moving to AS Monaco on loan from Barcelona. The 22-year-old winger has been in electric form, quickly establishing himself as one of the most dangerous attackers in Ligue 1. Across just five matches in all competitions, Fati has struck six times and set up a further two goals, finally recapturing the cutting edge and self-belief that made him a sensation during his early days at Camp Nou.
His standout display came during Monaco’s 2-2 draw with Nice, where he calmly converted both spot kicks and secured the Player of the Match award. These performances have put him firmly back in the spotlight after challenging loan and injury periods with Barcelona and Brighton. Fati’s clinical displays are now fuelling talk of a full competitive comeback at the elite level.
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Luis de la Fuente évoque le cas Ansu Fati. 🗣️
« 𝗦’𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗲̀𝘀 𝗹𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗢𝗹𝗺𝗼 ?… pic.twitter.com/e1zzNK2gjv
— Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) October 10, 2025
De la Fuente: Fati’s Return Considered
As Fati continues to light up Ligue 1, national team manager Luis de la Fuente has taken notice, confirming that the Monaco loanee is being seriously considered for a return to La Roja. During a press conference ahead of Spain’s forthcoming World Cup qualifier against Georgia, de la Fuente stated: “Ansu Fati was on our team list before being called up. We’re monitoring all the players who could be in the national team. He’s scored five or six goals, and we’ve assessed him. What I can’t confirm is that if there’s someone missing, he’ll be replaced. But of course, Ansu is on the list, and that’s interesting.”
While explaining that a direct replacement for the injured Dani Olmo would not be called up immediately, de la Fuente praised Fati’s explosive form, saying it “is great news for the national team.”
Career Revival After Years of Setbacks
Fati’s revival in France marks a sharp break from the struggles that have defined his recent career. Once predicted by many as Lionel Messi’s heir at Barcelona, the Spaniard was the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer at 17 years and 40 days, but repeated injuries and a difficult loan stint at Brighton hindered his progress. The switch to Monaco has proved transformative, allowing him to regain his momentum and reassert his credentials as an attacking talent.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Competitions (with Monaco) | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Record-Breaking Impact in Ligue 1
Fati has inscribed his name in Ligue 1’s record books by becoming the fastest player to reach five goals in the league, achieving the milestone in only 126 minutes of play – a record that had stood unchallenged since 1948.
Heading towards the next set of international fixtures, the challenge for Fati will be to remain consistent and avoid new injury setbacks. His scintillating run with Monaco has thrown him back into the frame for the Spain squad, just in time for the heightened stakes of World Cup qualification. For both club and country, Fati’s renaissance signals the potential completion of one of modern football’s most remarkable comebacks.
