Fermin Lopez responds to Chelsea transfer speculation as Barcelona star reveals truth behind Gavi rift rumours

Fermin Lopez has insisted that he had no plans to depart Barcelona regardless of being linked with a transfer to Chelsea.

The attacking midfielder emerged as a possible goal for the Premier League membership within the remaining week of the summer time switch window.

Nonetheless, Fermin has finally stayed put at Barcelona regardless of the current hypothesis surrounding his future with the Catalan giants.

Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has admitted that he joked with Fermin in regards to the prospect of him finishing a transfer to the Premier League.

Fermin responds to Chelsea switch hypothesis

Fermin has revealed that he had no intention of leaving Barcelona regardless of being flattered by the curiosity from Enzo Maresca’s aspect.

“Ultimately, my precedence has at all times been to be at Barca,” Fermin instructed Mundo Deportivo. “I arrived at 12 years previous, it was my dream to be right here, to succeed in the primary staff.

“It is at all times flattering that there’s curiosity from different golf equipment, however the fact is I at all times had the concept of staying at Barca and succeeding right here.”

Fermin additionally set the file straight about rumours suggesting that he has fallen out along with his Barcelona and Spain teammate Gavi.

Fermin clears air over Gavi rift rumours

“Gavi has been my buddy since I used to be 12,” Fermin mentioned. “I’ve identified him since my time at Betis, however since I joined La Masia, he’s been my buddy, like my brother.

”We’ve shared lots. Individuals at all times speculate; this isn’t going to alter, however he’s nonetheless my buddy.

“We’ve a great relationship, as at all times, and I’ve nothing extra to say about it.”

Fermin is presently with Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad getting ready for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier towards Bulgaria in Sofia.

The Euro 2024 winners will then journey to Konya for Sunday’s tough qualifying conflict towards Turkey.

As soon as Fermin completes his worldwide obligations, Fermin will flip his focus again to membership motion as he seems to be to pressure his approach into Hansi Flick’s aspect.

The 22-year-old has needed to accept two substitute appearances in Barcelona’s first three La Liga matches of the 2025-26 season.

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