Fermín López experienced one of the most special moments of his career last summer. The Barça midfielder was a key piece in Spain's conquest of the Olympic tournament, even being named MVP of the championship. Therefore, it was desired that his definitive breakthrough into Barça's first team would be immediate with Hansi Flick.
Expectations were sky-high. The blaugrana fans dreamed of seeing Fermín consolidate as one of the pillars of the new Culé project. Everything pointed to him being one of the great breakthroughs of the season, but, as the months passed, the reality has been very different from what was desired.
Many Players Ahead
Fermín hasn't had the desired prominence as the matches have progressed. The high competition in Barça's midfield has been an almost insurmountable barrier. Players like Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo, and Gavi are ahead in Flick's rotation.
Even Marc Casadó has had more minutes in important parts of the season. This lack of prominence has caused some confusion in the player's environment, who feels that he hasn't been given the necessary continuity to prove his worth.
Fermín Has Offers
Several clubs have started to move with the intention of taking advantage of the uncertainty about his future. According to 'El Nacional', Atlético de Madrid is one of the most interested in acquiring Fermín's services. The player's profile would fit perfectly into Simeone's style: intensity, arrival, and work without the ball.
However, the same source assures that Fermín doesn't contemplate, under any circumstances, a transfer to Atlético. The player respects the Colchonero club but considers that it isn't the right project to continue developing. Moreover, he is very aware of his love for Barça, which makes a move to a direct rival even more unlikely.
There Is One That Appeals to Him
However, the situation changes if the interested club is Liverpool. According to 'El Nacional', Fermín would be willing to listen to a proposal from the English team, which has already shown interest. The team's offensive style, the trust it usually places in young players, and the possibility of growing in a less media-driven environment than Barça could be decisive factors.
Moreover, the Premier is an ideal showcase for any footballer. For now, Fermín keeps his desire to succeed at Barça, but if things don't change, England could be his next destination.