During the summer transfer window, Barcelona Midfielder Fermin Lopez was in the center of intense speculation.
Reports connected him to a relocation of big money to Chelsea, who made a strong push to lure him to London.
The offer was tempting, not only for the player, but also for those who are close to him.
But in the end Fermin chose to stay for it and showed his loyalty and dedication to Barcelona despite the doubts about his role in the team.
Chat with flick have changed everything
According to revelations made by the Podcast Barça Reservat (H/T SPORT), Fermin had open conversations with both coach Hansi Flick and Sporting Director Deco during the tense last days of the transfer market.
As soon as Chelsea’s interest became concrete, Fermin immediately approached the film.
He admitted that while his heart had started continuing BarçaHe is also considering Chelsea’s proposal because he found that his playing time had not reflected his efforts on the field last season.
Flick understood the frustration, but told Fermin that he strongly rated him and wanted him in the team.
At the same time, Flick was honest and explained that he could not guarantee any more minutes due to strong competition in midfield.
Deco’s perspective and the final result
Afterwards Fermin also spoke with Deco. The sports director showed empathy for the situation of the young person and told him that if Chelsea returned with an offer that corresponded to the requirements of Barcelona, the club would not stand in the way of him.
However, Chelsea never reached the figure that Barça asked for, which meant that the door to a transfer was closed.
In the end, the outcome was positive for Barcelona. Flick held a talented midfielder that he trusts, while Fermin re -confirmed his dedication to the club in which he grew up.
Now his most important challenge is to break into the starting XI, where his biggest competition comes from Dani Olmo.
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