Key reasons why Barcelona rushed to renew Fermin Lopez’s contract – report | OneFootball

A detailed report from Mundo Deportivo has shed light on why Barcelona wrapped up the long-term renewal of one of their highly-rated midfielders, Fermin Lopez.

The club have officially tied the midfielder down until 2031, a move that comes with a significant salary increase. 

While the announcement was welcomed by fans, it did not come out of nowhere. 

Fermin’s rapid rise, driven by consistent performances and growing importance in the first team, made a contract upgrade inevitable.

Barcelona’s intention was clear from the start. The club wanted to reward the midfielder for both his performances on the pitch and his loyalty. 

That loyalty was tested, as interest from abroad was serious and financially attractive.

There was significant interest

Premier League giants Chelsea were prepared to offer the young midfielder a much higher salary. 

Despite the tempting proposal, Fermin made it clear that his heart was set on staying in Barcelona, where he feels trusted and valued.

German powerhouse Bayern Munich also entered the race with an improved financial offer and a strong sporting project. 

However, once again, the deciding factor was not money or promises elsewhere, but the player’s desire to continue his journey at Barça.

Everyone on board

Fermin Lopez has renewed his contract with Barcelona. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Within the club, there was complete alignment on the renewal. 

In fact, sporting director Deco was keen to recognise Fermin’s development by extending his deal and improving his salary, ensuring the player felt valued and protected. 

This development was fully backed by head coach Hansi Flick and club president Joan Laporta, both of whom see the midfielder as an important part of the club’s future.

Keys to his renewal

Negotiations took place in Barcelona and Saudi Arabia during the Spanish Super Cup earlier this month. 

Following productive discussions with his representatives, both parties reached a full agreement, which has already been signed.

According to the report, there were three decisive factors that made the renewal straightforward for Barcelona. 

These included Fermin’s strong performances, his clear development, especially under Flick, his outdated salary, and, above all, his loyalty to the club.