Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion are set to pay Barcelona winger Ansu Fati over $200,000 a week when he completes his season-long loan switch later today.
The 20-year-old is currently flying to the English Riviera to sign a short-term deal with the Seagulls after being wowed by the enthusiasm shown in him by Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
Ansu Fati set to sign for Brighton
According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton will cover almost 80% of the Spanish international’s wages with the Catalan giants expected to subsidize the remaining portion.
Brighton will cover almost 80% of Ansu Fati’s salary, confirmed. Documents are being checked and approved between clubs. 🔵✨ #BHAFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2023
This means that the incoming Fati will immediately earn almost twice as much as any other player at last season’s Europa League qualifiers which could add to disharmony in the group if the youngster doesn’t immediately settle in the Premier League.
As documented by Sportrac, ex-Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is currently the Seagulls’ top earner on $114,000 a week. In comparison, club captain Lewis Dunk who has been at Brighton for 20 years this season, is currently paid just over $101,000 a week.
