Barcelona Midfielder Fermin Lopez Rejects Chelsea €40M Bid, Affirms Club Commitment

Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential transfer to Chelsea, affirming his commitment to succeed at Barcelona where he has been since age 12. Despite Chelsea submitting a €40 million bid and engaging in conversations with his agent and Enzo Maresca, López maintained that his priority was always to stay at the Catalan club. He expressed pride in representing Barcelona and highlighted his long-standing ambition to break into the first team and continue his development there. Fellow Barcelona and Spain teammate Lamine Yamal confirmed López remained positive amid the transfer rumors, and López also clarified that rumors about a rift with teammate Gavi were unfounded, emphasizing their close friendship. The 22-year-old has become an important asset for Barcelona, contributing goals and assists, and remains focused on both club and international duties. Chelsea instead opted for a loan signing of Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte to cover their midfield needs.