Fermín López has been a key player in FC Barcelona’s great end to the season. He has been one of the standout names of the season despite playing a secondary role at certain stages. Hansi Flick counts on him and, although Barça are aware of the interest in the player on the market, they are not considering selling him unless he asks to leave. In that case, the Catalan club would not turn down the money that could be generated by the transfer.
Fermín and the end of the season
Fermín has been performing well for Barça for some time, but the final stretch of the season has undoubtedly put him in the spotlight as a key player. He earned a starting spot in the last few games of the season and was key in sealing the league title, scoring in the last few games and netting once per game.
The Andalusian midfielder has established himself as one of Hansi Flick’s most important players in midfield. This season, he has played in 46 games for Barça, scoring eight goals and providing ten assists. The club considers the youth player to be a key part of the club’s immediate future. The player has a contract until 2029, but he has several offers on the table to leave this summer.
Temptation knocks on the door
The player’s good form has attracted a lot of interest in the transfer market. Both Saudi Arabia and Chelsea have the player high on their agenda, although Sport claims that the club has not yet received any concrete offers for the player, who has a market value of €50 million, according to the specialist website Transfermarkt.
In principle, the club’s idea with the player, who is much loved by the fans and players, is to close the door on him. However, if the player himself asks to leave in search of more playing time, the club would be open to a sale that would greatly help its current financial situation with the club outside the 1:1 rule.
This week, El Chiringuito de Jugones reported that Chelsea had offered €70 million for the player, with Mundo Deportivo adding that the offer included a player exchange, proposing the arrival of striker Christopher Nkunku at Barcelona in exchange for the departure of Fermín López.
Fermín is clear about his future
Fermín López, who has been called up for the Spanish national team and has withdrawn from the Under-21 European Championship after the Nations League, spoke a few days ago about his season, praising coach Hansi Flick and the opportunities he has given him throughout the season. “The coach is a great coach and a great person. He trusts everyone, whether you play a lot or a little, and that makes you feel important,“ he told RAC1’s Tú dirás program. Asked about his future and rumors of interest from other teams, Fermín was emphatic: ”I’m not thinking about leaving. I’m very happy at Barça. It was my dream and I want to stay.”