Barcelona is experiencing a moment of intense internal competition; the arrival of new talents and the consolidation of young stars has created growing tension within the squad. In this context, a conversation has come to light that reflects the fight for minutes in the first team. Lamine Yamal has sent a clear message to Fermín López.
The young winger, expected to be one of the club's main figures in the coming years, reportedly told the Andalusian midfielder that this year he'll have very few opportunities. According to sources close to the locker room, Yamal believes that, with the arrival of Roony Bardghji, Fermín has lost his place in the starting eleven.
The winger from Mataró doesn't intend to hurt his teammate, but he does want to make the team's reality clear to him. With a demanding schedule and a squad with more offensive options, Lamine understands that Fermín won't be one of the coach's first choices. That's why he has suggested that he seriously consider leaving, either on loan or in search of a transfer.
The new signing steps in
Roony Bardghji has arrivedat Camp Nou aiming to be important from day one. The Swede, signed after standing out at Copenhagen, brings imbalance, goals, and a dribbling ability that fits perfectly into the new Barça's plans. His presence makes the rotation in attacking positions even more complicated, where there are already established players like Gavi, Pedri, or Lamine himself.
In this scenario, Fermín López finds himself in a delicate situation. The Andalusian footballer was one of last season's pleasant surprises. He showed quality, grit, and an ability to arrive from the second line, but this season it seems he'll have to fight from behind if he wants to keep his prominence. He's not willing to give up.
Lamine warns his friend
Sources close to the player say that Fermín believes he should be the first substitute for Lamine. He believes he has shown performance and commitment, and that he deserves a real chance to keep growing. He doesn't share the view that his role should be reduced, and for now he's not considering leaving the club.
The blaugrana coaching staff, however, still haven't made a completely final decision. In the first preseason training sessions, they'll evaluate the level of all the players. Based on that, they'll decide who will be part of the main group and who could look for minutes elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the conversation between Lamine and Fermín has caused some internal stir. Although there hasn't been a bad atmosphere, there is a sense of tough competition. Everyone wants to play, and minutes will be more expensive than ever in this squad. Barça knows that managing this situation will be key to keeping balance in the locker room.