FC Barcelona faces a crucial summer to consolidate its sports project. Since the arrival of Hansi Flick, it has transformed its international image, reaching the Champions League semifinals, winning the Super Cup and Cup against Madrid, and being one step away from being crowned LaLiga champion. This hasn't gone unnoticed by anyone, especially not by Saudi Arabia, where they are already preparing many millions to try to "steal" stars from Barça.
Not Just Raphinha: Saudi Arabia Also Coming for Fermín
Relevo has discovered that Saudi Arabia is going all out to try to take one of the players most used by Flick: Fermín López. He has grown a lot since he debuted last season, and this hasn't gone unnoticed by anyone. At 21 years old, he has the possibility on the table to leave Barça to earn more than eight million net per season.
He is in his physical prime and would thus solve his family's economic future, both present and future. By signing with Saudi Arabia, Fermín would have the opportunity to play in Europe again in a few years.
In any case, Barça also has to intervene in this aspect. Fermín López has a contract until 2029, signed at the end of 2024. The trust in the Andalusian is total, and if he wishes to leave, always according to the aforementioned information, he must do so by presenting a proposal of at least 60 million euros.
This is the price FC Barcelona is asking for Fermín López: 60 million. Not a penny less. The trust in him is maximum, and they count on his services both in the present and in the future. If he decided to head to Saudi Arabia, he already knows that this is the price he would have to pay to leave.
Raphinha Remains on Saudi Arabia's Radar
Despite having made it clear repeatedly that he wants to stay at Barça and renew his contract, Al-Hilal doesn't lose sight of Raphinha. On the table, he has a long-term deal that could earn him money he would never make in Europe.
The idea, both for Barça and Raphinha, is to renew by increasing his salary and including a clause to facilitate his departure. As of today, it seems that the Brazilian will reject Saudi Arabia's proposal, but you never know, and no scenario can be ruled out. If at least 60 million euros are demanded for Fermín López, for the forward, a Ballon d'Or candidate, the figure rises to 100M.