FC Barcelona is close to renewing its contract with Fermin Lopez

FC Barcelona is close to renewing its contract with Fermin Lopez, who scored in the "El Clasico" match against Real Madrid in the pre-season.

Fabrizio Romano, a reporter specializing in the transfer market, said on his SNS account on the 29th, "Lopez agreed to renew his contract with Barcelona until June 2028. It is due to sign on Tuesday. "Barcelona is convinced that he is the present and future of the club."

Lopez left Real Betis' youth team in July 2016 and moved to Barcelona Juvenil A. After joining Barcelona's Huvenil A, he steadily grew up in Barcelona's youth system, La Masia. Lopez was a utility player who could play both central and attacking midfielders.

Lopez properly imprinted his presence on Barcelona fans during the pre-season. In a friendly match against Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium in Texas on the 30th, he scored with a powerful left-footed shot in the 40th minute of the second half. Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3–0 thanks to Lopez's goal. 스포츠토토사이트

Barcelona coach Chavi Hernandez also praised Lopez's talent. "Ropez is a talented player," he said in an interview after the match against Real Madrid. It can digest both sides. He is always hungry and full of aspiration," he praised. Barcelona will be able to protect the future of the team by signing a new contract with Lopez.

Lopez, meanwhile, made his Primera Liga debut thanks to his impressive preseason performance. He was included in the substitute list in the third round of La Liga in the 2023/24 season against Villarreal in Estadio de la Seramica, Spain, on the 28th. Lopez made an emotional La Liga debut in the 41st minute of the second half as a substitute for Ilkay Gündogan. Barcelona beat Villarreal 4–3.