Barca worried about the 'Fermin Lopez incident'

Fermin Lopez is emerging as a name that Barcelona's management should be wary of this summer.

Fermin Lopez is being sought after by many clubs.

According to SPORT , although no official offer has been submitted yet, Barca has received information about interest from several teams in Saudi Arabia and the Premier League for the midfielder who came through the La Masia academy.

Fermin's outstanding performances over the last two seasons cannot be overlooked. Last season, the 21-year-old played 46 matches, exceeding 2,000 minutes, scoring 8 goals and providing 10 assists – a record only surpassed by Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Dani Olmo in the squad. Compared to the previous season, he may not have been as explosive in terms of goalscoring (11 goals), but he has significantly improved his assist ability, demonstrating his all-around development.

However, Barca have no plans to sell Fermin in this transfer window. He is highly regarded by Hansi Flick and is well-liked by the dressing room. Nevertheless, the midfield is currently the most crowded area under the German coach. The possibility of Dani Olmo sharing the attacking position with Fermin makes the competition for a starting spot a real issue.

The club understands that if Fermin receives an attractive financial offer or a guarantee of more regular playing time, he is entirely capable of proactively requesting a transfer. Given that Barca is still balancing its finances and planning a squad overhaul, anything is possible.

Currently, the prevailing sentiment is that Fermin will stay. He is a true Cule, loyal to the club and has never pressured for a transfer. However, with the allure of the Premier League and multi-million dollar signings from the Middle East, Barca understands that retaining Fermin is not just a professional matter, but also a challenge for the team's long-term development.

Source: https://znews.vn/barca-lo-ngai-bien-co-fermin-lopez-post1559157.html