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Hansi Flick Confident Fermín López Will Stay at Barcelona Despite Chelsea Interest
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick believes midfielder Fermín López will stay at the club, even as Chelsea shows interest in a late transfer move.
CHELSEA PUSHES AS FLICK SPEAKS OUT
With the transfer window closing soon, Chelsea wants to sign Fermín López. They have reportedly offered around £60 million for the Spanish player. However, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick thinks López will remain at the club. Flick said, “I spoke to Fermín and I’m convinced that he will stay. But at the end I don’t know what happens,” he said. “I will be really happy when the transfer market is closed.” A recent update indicates that Fermín López has assured fans he will not leave Barcelona amid the rumors.
BARCELONA’S AND LÓPEZ’S RECENT FORM
22-year-old Fermín López scored six goals last season while starting only 12 league matches, contributing to Barcelona’s remarkable performance as they won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey. This season, Barça are off to a great start, winning their first two league matches and currently sitting at the top of the table, having collected six points from their opening two matches after a thrilling comeback victory against Levante.
WHAT’S AT STAKE IN THE COMING DAYS
If López stays at the club, he could help Barcelona’s title defense and Champions League campaign this season. However, Chelsea still wants him and may try to convince him to move as the transfer window will shut soon.
In La Liga, Barcelona takes on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. They’d want to continue their winning run and maintain pressure at the top of the table.