Barcelona\u2019s summer incomings closed in July, but attention on deadline day remained fixed on Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez and the possibility of his departure. The proposed move did not materialize and Barcelona were confident the player would not accept a transfer.<\/p>\n
Hansi Flick kept L\u00f3pez involved on the pitch, calling on him during the 1\u20131 draw with Rayo Vallecano, a sign of the role he occupies in the first team.<\/p>\n
Upon joining Spain\u2019s camp ahead of international fixtures, Ferm\u00edn spoke to Mundo Deportivo and set out his priorities. \u201cAt the end of the day, my priority has always been to be at Barcelona,\u201d Ferm\u00edn revealed. \u201cI arrived here with 12-years, it was my dream to be here, to reach the first team. It\u2019s always flattering when there\u2019s interest [from other clubs], but it\u2019s always been my idea to stay at Bar\u00e7a, which was my dream, and to succeed here.\u201d<\/p>\n
In only two seasons with Barcelona\u2019s first team, Ferm\u00edn has 19 goals and 11 assists in 90 appearances for the Catalans. He has developed into a valuable option for Flick, offering both energy and quality in the final third. The La Masia graduate\u2019s evident connection to the club was a clear factor in his decision to remain.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was very important, because in the end, it\u2019s that for what I\u2019ve always fought for, to be here, to be with Bar\u00e7a. My idea is to continue here, you know in football [soccer] you never know, there are things that don\u2019t depend on you, but my priority has always been to be at Bar\u00e7a,\u201d Ferm\u00edn finished.<\/p>\n
Team-mate Lamine Yamal confirmed the player\u2019s mood amid speculation. \u201cHe\u2019s been good, happy as always,\u201d Yamal said . \u201cWe jokingly asked him of course what was happening in England, but nothing, he said he wanted to stay, that he was happy and all good.\u201d<\/p>\n
The exchange underlines a straightforward outcome to the summer story: interest from England was acknowledged, but L\u00f3pez chose to remain and focus on his project at Barcelona.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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