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Goodbye to Barça? €45m Offer, Laporta Responds and Sets Conditions: 'for Less...'

Joan Laporta has replied decisively to an offer that has arrived at FC Barcelona's offices.

The Great Season That Barça Is Having Has Generated a Lot of Interest in Its Footballers in the Market. Despite Laporta's efforts to keep the core of the squad, some of them might leave. A good example is the figure of Fermín López, recently renewed until 2029, who is receiving calls trying to convince him to leave Camp Nou.

Recently, it has been discovered that both Manchester United and Bayern are behind the figure of Fermín López. He is an essential piece in Hansi Flick's plans, but the tough competition he faces prevents him from enjoying more minutes. Major European teams intend to take advantage of this scenario, trying to convince him with importance and a lot of money.

Two men smile as they hold a soccer jersey.
Fermín López has renewed until 2029 | FC Barcelona

Fermín López is competing with players like Dani Olmo or Gavi for his position. He has a contract until 2029 and a release clause of 500 million euros. In this regard, reports indicate that the first offer from Manchester and Munich would be around 45 million, a figure that doesn't convince Laporta.

Laporta Is Clear About Fermín López

Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Barça has no intention of parting with the homegrown player. He is a player who always contributes, doesn't earn a high salary, and doesn't represent a significant expense for the squad. He didn't cost any money and would only leave if he requested it, but with Laporta setting the conditions for his sale.

These 45 million wouldn't be enough to take the Andalusian midfielder, with Barcelona valuing him higher. We would be talking about, for less than 60 million, Laporta wouldn't even consider proposals for Fermín López. The response is clear, he has a higher value, and much more money is needed for him to leave Camp Nou.

Fermín López, Important at Barça

It was hard for him to start with Flick, but now no one can stop him. Fermín López has already regained his best form at just 21 years old, having scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists in 27 matches. In total, he contributes to a goal every 218 minutes, very good numbers for a footballer who usually comes off the bench.

Fermín López smiling wearing an FC Barcelona jacket.
Fermín López doesn't want to leave Barça | Getty Images

With everyone healthy, it seems that Fermín is the last option for his position under Hansi Flick, but he also looks for a place for him elsewhere. On several occasions, we have seen him occupying the wing, a place where he doesn't seem to feel too comfortable.

Fermín López is considered the perfect wildcard, and no one wants him to leave. If he wanted to, they would let him do it, but Laporta is clear: for less than 60 million, there's no negotiation.