Barcelona and Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez has claimed in an interview with Mundo Deportivo that he misses playing with teammate Gavi and wants to sign a new contract with the club.
Fermin enjoyed a fine breakthrough campaign in 2023/24, on the back of which he has broken into the Spanish national team and is currently playing at UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany.
The La Masia graduate had signed a new contract with Barça only last year, but there have been talks about another new deal for the midfielder and he would be pleased to sign one.
“I hope it can happen. For me, Barça is the dream I’ve had since I was a child and now I can fulfil it. I hope I can stay at Barça for many years,” he said.
It has been a special journey for Fermin, who was playing on loan in the third division a season ago and now has become a Barça and Spain player. Reflecting on his journey, he said:
“It was hard to imagine, but I’ve been fighting for it since I was a little boy, both me and my family. I’m very happy with the way things are going and I have to keep going, there’s still a long way to go.”
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente likened Fermin to fellow Barça midfielder Gavi, claiming that the pair bring the same kind of energy and intensity on the field. When asked about it, the youngster replied:
“It’s the way I am, the way I understand football, I try to give my best every time I’m on the pitch. I will continue like that until I die. I will always be very competitive.”
Fermin misses Gavi in the Spain setup. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
On his relationship with Gavi, Fermin added: “We have been together since we were 13 years old in La Masia and now in the first team. From the beginning, he always helped me at Barça, both in the dressing room and on the pitch.
“Now in the national team, I miss him a bit, but he has given me advice on the game, on how to approach matches. I’m grateful to him because he’s always with me.”
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Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2024-06-18 14:18:54
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