On Sunday, Barcelona ended their pre-season schedule with a powerful 5-0 victory over Como within the Joan Gamper Trophy, and one of many stars for Hansi Flick’s facet was Fermin Lopez. The 22-year-old scored the opening two targets on the Estadi Olimpic, which he hopes might be an indication of issues to come back for the 2025-26 marketing campaign.
Fermin gained the MVP award for the match, and as per MD, he reacts to the efficiency of his Barcelona teammates in opposition to Como. He additionally gave his ideas for the upcoming season.
“It was an awesome recreation from the entire workforce that might be good for us. The work is non-negotiable, the stress is excessive too, like final yr, once we did very nicely. Let’s proceed like this.”
Fermin confirms need to stay as a Barcelona participant
It has been an fascinating summer season for Fermin, who has attracted vital switch curiosity – notably from Manchester United and Chelsea. Nevertheless, he confirmed that he has no intention of leaving Barcelona.
“I wish to keep right here, it’s my dream and I’ll keep, I’m completely satisfied to assist the workforce. Many issues have been mentioned, however I’m going to proceed defending these colors and dealing as onerous as anybody else, in order that the Catalans are calm.”
Fermin additionally spoke on Barcelona’s new signings, in addition to addressing the current controversy surrounding membership captain Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
“The brand new gamers are superb and can assist us quite a bit. Marc is the primary captain, we respect him quite a bit, what has occurred are exterior issues.”
Fermin can stake his declare to be a daily starter in 2025-26
Dani Olmo’s continuous damage issues implies that Fermin Lopez is more likely to have loads of taking part in time in the course of the 2025-26 season, and if he can replicate the efficiency in opposition to Como regularly, he ought to have the ability to transfer up in Flick’s estimations.