Barcelona jewel’s move to Tottenham 99% done, could travel to London tomorrow – report

It appears that Ansu Fati’s exit from FC Barcelona could be inching closer as Helena Condis is reporting that the 20-year-old is on the cusp of signing for Tottenham Hotspur.

Indeed, as per the journalist, the La Masia jewel’s loan move to Spurs is 99% done, with the signature the only thing pending before the deal is done and dusted.

Fati could travel to London tomorrow

Fati had been reluctant to leave Barcelona despite being linked with an exit all summer long.

However, the 20-year-old Spanish international finally decided to leave on loan as it became clear that he would not play much under Xavi this season.

Tottenham had been working on a move to sign him since yesterday, but a number of clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Borussia Dortmund showed an interest in signing Ansu.

Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion also made a late approach for the La Masia wonderkid and tried to lure him.

But, Tottenham have prevailed in the race and are now all set to capture the signing of Fati. Spurs’ manager Ange Postecoglou called the young forward and told him that he would have an important role, which seemingly helped the club clinch the deal.

As mentioned earlier, only the signatures are pending to complete the deal, with Helena Condis further reporting that Fati could fly to London as early as tomorrow.

No buy option

Barcelona see Fati as a part of the club’s heritage and, as such, do not want to lose control of his future.

As a result, they have only sanctioned a loan move for the 20-year-old, with the deal with Tottenham not including a permanent buy option either.

Fati is expected to fly to London tomorrow and complete the medical and other formalities before the move is made official.

It will then be up to the youngster to make the most of his stint in England and force his way back into Xavi’s plans for next season.