Fermín's future could be solved within hours. Barça's midfielder is on Chelsea's radar, which, according to various reports, would be willing to make a multi-million euro offer. The English club believes Fermín would fit perfectly into its rejuvenation project and is pushing hard.
At Barça, they are aware that the interest is real and that a financially difficult-to-refuse proposal could arrive. However, the board and Flick aren't sure that letting go of such a player and future is the best decision in sporting terms.
A match that left doubts
Until a few days ago, everything indicated that Fermín wanted to stay at Barça and establish himself as an important piece in the midfield. However, his performance in the one-all draw against Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas raised some alarms. The Andalusian looked apathetic, unfocused and far from the level he had shown in preseason.
This drop in his performance has caused speculation about whether the player has his mind elsewhere, especially after Chelsea's insistence. Although one can't draw a definitive conclusion from a single match, his performance left doubts at a key moment in the market.
Marc Casado, determined to stay
Meanwhile, while Fermín's future is hanging in the air, another academy product seems much more certain. Marc Casado has received offers to leave, but his decision is firm: he wants to stay at Barça and succeed wearing the blue and garnet jersey. The midfielder understands that competition in the center of the field is high, but he trusts his abilities and that Flick will give him opportunities throughout the season.
His commitment has been well received in the locker room and at the club, which see Casado as a player for both the present and the future. With that mentality, he hopes to take advantage of any opportunity he gets to show that he can earn a place in the squad.
Locker room support for Fermín
In parallel, the locker room environment has taken a clear stance regarding Fermín. According to El Nacional, both Lamine Yamal and other team leaders don't want the midfielder to leave the club. They believe he is a key piece within the group and that, beyond his footballing talent, he brings character and commitment to the locker room.
This internal support could be decisive in the final decision of the player and the club. Barça, beyond the financial temptation, knows that losing Fermín at this moment would mean weakening a team that aims for everything. The outcome is expected imminently, but the feeling in the squad is clear: they want Fermín with them to keep growing together.