Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has been the subject of transfer speculation following reported interest from Chelsea during the summer window, raising questions about his long-term future at the club.
As softfootball earlier reported, Chelsea explored a potential move for the midfielder, but Barcelona stood firm in their stance, valuing López at around €90 million and making it clear they had no intention of selling one of their prized young assets.
Speaking in a quote shared by Fabrizio Romano via his offical X handle, the young Spaniard addressed the Chelsea links from last summer, Romano posted:
💙❤️ Fermín López on his future after Chelsea talks last summer: I hope to be always linked with Barcelona.
Barcelona’s stance reflected the club’s belief in López as a key part of their long-term project, especially given his development and growing influence in the squad. Internally, the club never wavered on their desire to keep him despite strong financial temptations.
That position was further reinforced by head coach Hansi Flick, who recently underlined the club’s intentions regarding the midfielder. Flick added that Barcelona always wanted to keep Fermín López, highlighting the trust the coaching staff has in his ability and importance to the team’s future.
With both player and club aligned, López’s latest comments will come as reassurance to Barcelona fans, signaling continuity and stability as the club builds around a new generation under Flick’s guidance.
