During the last weeks of the summer transfer window, the future of Fermin Lopez in Barcelona caused a lot of ink to flow.
The 22 -year -old had aroused great interest, but he finally chose to stay with the Liga's title champions.
Less than 24 hours after the transfer window fence, Fermin confided in this saga. During an interview with MD, he revealed that his goal had always been to stay in Barcelona, while enjoying the interest that Chelsea had to him.
“In the end, my priority has always been to be at Barça. I arrived at 12, my dream was to be here, to join the first team. It is always a compliment to see other clubs interested in him, but in reality, I always had the idea of staying at Barça and succeeding here. »»
“And not only this week, since my arrival in the first team, I feel very appreciated by the Catalans. I am grateful that he is an important player for Barça. »»
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Fermin reveals the main reasons for his choice to stay in Barcelona
Last week, FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick clearly said he wanted Fermin to stay and that he was convinced that he would do it. The young midfielder revealed that the feeling of being coveted by Barça played an important role in his decision not to postulate in Chelsea.
“It was very important, because I have always fought to be here to play at Barça. My goal is to stay here. We know that in football, you never know and that some things do not depend on self, but my priority has always been to stay at Barça. »»
