Hansi Flick gives update on Fermin Lopez's future in FC Barcelona

Overview

• Hansi Flick claimed that he is hopeful of Fermin Lopez staying with FC Barcelona for the 2025 season and beyond
• The German coach noted the importance of the Barca star and regarded him as focused and ready for the 2025 season
• Flick did not want to speak about the business point of view and claimed he's focused on the team

Hansi Flick claimed that he is hopeful of Fermin Lopez staying with FC Barcelona for the 2025 season and beyond. The German coach noted the importance of the Barca star and regarded him as focused and ready for the 2025 season. Flick did not want to speak about the business point of view and claimed he's focused on the team.

As the 2025 transfer window is approaching an end, there has been curiosity over the future of many players, including that of Lopez, who is a talented midfielder. Flick claimed that he has spoken to the star player and is hopeful of him staying with Barca. Hansi regarded Fermin as an important player and claimed him to be helpful.

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"For the moment, he’s here. I've spoken to him and I'm convinced he'll stay. I'll be very happy when the transfer window closes. He has shown many times how important he is to us. He can help us a lot," Flick said, as he gave an update on Fermin's future with FC Barcelona.

"There are people who know more about what's going on," - Hansi Flick

According to the reports, there are several teams, like Chelsea, Newcastle, and Manchester United, that are interested in Lopez. When asked about the same, Flick claimed that he is interested and wanted to focus on his team dynamics, rather than the business strategy, which is up to the analysts and owners. 

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"There are people who know more about what's going on. It's a business, but I'm focused on my team," Flick added. Fermin had a great 2024 season with FC Barcelona and is one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world.