The 22 -year -old has aroused strong lusts, but finally chose to stay with the La Liga champions.
The midfielder has already said that his priority was to continue his career in Catalonia. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, he revealed that his intention had always been to stay in Barcelona, while enjoying the interest that Chelsea had to him.
“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.
“Since my arrival in the first team, I feel like it”
“Since my arrival in the first team, I feel liked by the Catalans. I am grateful and I am an important player for Barça. »»
Lopez has played three of the four Liga games in Barcelona this season, including two starts, and scored a double in the 6-0 victory against Valencia.
Fermin Lopez never doubted
After his double against Los Che, Lopez reiterated his commitment and said he had never doubted Hansi Flick's confidence in his projects.
“I always wanted to be here and I will fight to stay there for many years,” according to Marca.
“The manager's message is the same as last year. Continue to move forward with intensity and humility. We are on the right track and we must continue on this momentum. »»
“I never doubted to be here. There has always been speculation about my future in Barcelona. All this is part of football. I experienced this with great serenity and I am very happy to be here. »»
