Barcelona is getting closer to completing the renewal of Fermín López

Speaking of Fermín López undoubtedly refers to a player who experienced a meteoric rise to the top with FC Barcelona. How could one not think this? The talented midfielder from El Campillo started the 2023/24 season as one of the more discreet elements in Xavi Hernández's sporting project, but as the matchdays passed, his presence gained increasing relevance, eventually becoming one of the pillars of the Blaugrana squad during that campaign, scoring a total of 11 goals and providing an assist in 42 matches played, logging over 1,901 minutes on the field.

This remarkable ascent to football's elite erased any doubts within Barcelona regarding the need to renew Fermín López's contract. It's worth noting that his contract was set to expire on June 30, 2024, and Barça couldn't afford to risk losing this player. Moreover, the decision to extend his contract until 2027 was backed by his exceptional performance in the season. By August 2023, the contract extension was agreed upon, including a release clause of €400 million. Additionally, in January 2024, the Huelva-born player was rewarded by being assigned a first-team squad number.

However, Barcelona knows that following Fermín López's triumph in the Euro Cup with Spain and the football tournament in the Paris Olympic Games with the U-23 national team, where he played a prominent role by scoring six goals and providing two assists in six matches, he has acquired a new value as a player. This has increased his market value, making him a much more attractive asset for the top European clubs, who might seek to acquire his services.

Given this scenario and recognizing the importance of protecting a player who has become pivotal for the Blaugrana, it's not surprising that Barça is considering adjusting his contract. This is also to better reflect his contributions to the team.

Barcelona Seeks to Finalize a New Renewal Agreement to 'Shield' Fermín López

In this regard, as suggested by 'Mundo Deportivo', FC Barcelona values extending Fermín López's new contract until 2029, as it represents a medium to long-term investment. Similarly, this contractual agreement would also entail a significant increase in the salary of the Huelva-born player, as per 'Capology' metrics, his current earnings are among the lowest in the first team, at around €630,000 gross per season.

Now, we'll have to wait for the officialization of Fermín López's renewal. Although there are still some details to be ironed out, the main conditions appear to have been agreed upon.

When Will the Huelva-born Player Return to Action with Barça?

Fermín López, who currently features on the injured players' list of Barcelona, having suffered a physical setback on September 17 during a training session with the Catalan club. The Huelva-born player was subsequently diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of the right thigh, and his recovery time seems to be nearing completion.

It's highly likely that the '16' will be ready to return to action in the upcoming clash against Sevilla (20/10), bolstering a midfield where he will face strong competition, as Barcelona has been regaining most of its assets in that area of the field.