Hansi Flick has decided to honor what has been seen throughout the week and has started Fermín against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. The big question mark in Barça's starting eleven was in the attacking midfield position, where it seemed that the youth-team player was competing for a starting place with his teammate Dani Olmo.
After what was seen in the important match against Bayern, Hansi Flick didn't hesitate for a second to give Fermín the chance from the start against Madrid. And Laporta has understood the message: the galactico he was following closely has been quickly ruled out... we must trust in the youth team and avoid unnecessary expenses.
Laporta cancels it, Fermín is to blame
Laporta was closely following the status of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. The German has been standing out since last season and is a player much liked by the Barça president and, furthermore, a Barça fan through and through. However, his position is more than covered and it is an expense that should be avoided.
Against Bayern and Real Madrid, Hansi Flick has placed his trust in a youth player of the caliber of Fermín. As if that were not enough, there are players Dani Olmo, Gavi and Pablo Torre on the bench, who could easily compete for that position.
Laporta will try to save as much money as possible to make a big transfer for the number '9' position. Lewandowski's rope is not infinite and the idea is for him to leave for free when his contract ends in 2026. The president has time and will evaluate different alternatives over the next few months, having ruled out the hypothetical transfer of Florian Wirtz .
Fermín will renew his contract with Barça
there's total confidence in Fermín. there's no doubt about it, to the point that Barça has agreed to renew his contract for the next few years.
Fermín has reached an agreement to renew his contract with Barça for the next five seasons, increasing his release clause to 1 billion euros. This would prevent any approach from big European teams that could take him away.
In total, it will be a contract for the next five years, but for the moment it will not be made official. The reason lies in the famous 1:1 rule. When Barcelona is back on track, or in other words, when it renews its sponsorship with Nike, Fermín's five-year renewal will be made public.
Fermín has opted for Barça , while Barça has also opted for him. Laporta is clear: the attacking midfielder position is covered by him and Dani Olmo. Florian Wirtz is more than ruled out, it is impossible.