Fati set to become first-team player under Koeman, boss delighted with kid progress

Ansu Fati will become Barcelona's first-team player next season, reliable Moises Llorens of ESPN reveals.

Ronald Koeman is 'delighted' with the starlet's progress.

He views the 17-year-old as either a left winger or a centre-forward.

The Catalans fully trust the youngster even though they are still targetting Lautaro Martinez or Memphis Depay as a potential attacking reinforcement.

The club plan to raise Ansu's release clause up to €400m as soon as he receives his first-team shirt number.

The decision is expected to arrive in the next few days.

Fati set several mind-blowing records in his debut campaign at Barca.

Sadly, he won't be able to play in his first pre-season friendly on Saturday due to a slight hip injury.