In a season full of ups and downs for Barcelona, one of the highlights was the meteoric rise of Fermín López. The young footballer from El Campillo has become the real revelation of the season in the culé team and his story is one of commitment, dedication and a talent that has caught the attention of everyone, including that of coach Xavi Hernández.
At just 20 years old, Fermín López has managed to secure a place in Barcelona’s first team thanks to an exceptional pre-season in which he has proven his worth in every training session and friendly match. He convinced Xavi Hernández, the current Barcelona coach, with his impressive technical and mental abilities, claims “Sport”. At the end of August, the young footballer signed his contract extension until 2028, thereby selling his fate with the Barça team.
Despite his promotion to the first team, Fermín López has remained at Barça Atlètic, Barcelona’s affiliate team. However, he was only represented to a limited extent in the B team as he only played one game against Nàstic on the third matchday. This game was marred by an unfair sending off which saw him receive two yellow cards which kept him off the pitch. Since then, Fermín has not been given any chances in the reserve team under Rafa Márquez.
The Catalan coach is thrilled with him
The impressive thing about Fermín López’s story is that his rise to the Barcelona first team is due not only to circumstances such as the numerous losses that the main team had to contend with, but also to his undeniable talent and constant work in everyday life -Daily basis. . Xavi Hernández is enthusiastic about Fermín’s work ethic and his performance on the field.
Fermín López is not only a talented footballer, but also a very popular player in the Barcelona dressing room. His positive and humble attitude has earned him the respect and appreciation of his teammates and coaching staff.
