FC Barcelona wants to reward Fermín López's great first year in the European elite with a salary increase. The one from El Campillo lived a dream summer with winning the Euro Cup in Germany and the Olympic gold medal in Paris, the latter being the 'MVP' of Spain in the tournament. In that sense, the Barça board does not want to waste time updating the Andalusian's contract, for whom offers may soon be pouring in in Europe.
According to the latest information, Deco held a 'summit' this Wednesday with the footballer's representative to discuss the terms of Fermín's new contract. The player renewed last year until 2027 with a termination clause of 400 million euros, but his salary remains one of the most modest in the squad and the club wants to readjust his record in accordance with his current value and projection (he is currently valued at €30M on Transfermarkt.
Fermín, one of the key pieces for Hansi Flick in 24/25
In his debut season with the first team, the '16' played a total of 42 games in which he scored 11 goals and 1 assist. Under the orders of Xavi Hernández, the midfielder showed character, talent and versatility to be one of the most reliable players in the squad. Despite the strong competition in midfield, the 21-year-old is confident that he will continue to be important for Hansi Flick.
And, for the German coach, López can be a very useful piece in the 4-2-3-1 formation that he intends to use as a base this season. Fermín can lend a hand in the recovery, although it is in the offensive aspect where he feels most comfortable. While waiting for the reinforcements that the club can close in the next two weeks, Barça knows that the one from El Campillo is one of the 'jewels' that they must take care of for the future, since there are not many footballers with so many goals in the template.