Fermín López: “I never doubted” about his future at Barcelona, despite Chelsea.

Fermín López Rejects Offers and Focuses on Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has stated that he never considered leaving the club this summer, despite interest from the Premier League. Fermín, 22 years old, who was a target for Chelsea during the transfer market, shone in Barça’s 6-0 victory against Valencia. Fermín scored two goals against Valencia and celebrated one of them by kissing the emblem on his shirt.

I never had any doubt. There are always speculations, but I always wanted to stay here and I will fight to stay for many years. The rest is part of football.

Fermín López

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with Fermín’s contribution on Sunday, but urged caution.

I think we have to stay calm. For me, today is a big step for him. This is what I want to see in every game. Everyone knows he has amazing quality.

Hansi Flick

Flick also celebrated the return of Marc Bernal, who was out for 383 days due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The Spanish midfielder received a warm welcome from the 5,862 attendees at the Estadi Johan Cruyff when he entered the field in the 81st minute. Bernal, 18 years old, assisted Robert Lewandowski for Barça’s sixth goal that night. “After this long journey from the injury to return to the field, especially for him, for his family, it’s a great moment,” Flick said about Bernal. “He worked very hard last year. Also what you can see in the stadium, the fans, how they celebrated. It means a lot to this club. I’m happy for him.”