Fermín López is in the spotlight of half the soccer world after having completed another great season with FC Barcelona. The Spanish attacking midfielder, only 22 years old, is on the list of several teams with significant financial potential, which could make a move for his departure from Barça. The signing of Nico Williams seems to put him in a complicated position, possibly losing importance within Hansi Flick's plans. This situation is creating doubts, but also the interest of multiple clubs willing to take him.
Al-Hilal go for Fermín
Less than a year ago, Fermín renewed his contract with Barça until June 30, 2029, with a release clause of 500 million. Deco considers his case under control, although he is clear that he won't oppose if he personally requests to leave. In this regard, Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, in recent days, a strong offer for the Andalusian midfielder has arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou offices.
Specifically, it has come from Al-Hilal, the most powerful team in Saudi Arabia. On Barcelona's table, they've put 80 million euros, in a single payment, to immediately take Fermín. Although the surprise may be widespread, the culer side hasn't replied yet, wanting to know firsthand the opinion of the player born in El Campillo.
100 million for Fermín
In this regard, Madrid-Barcelona can expand its information, adding that the proposal for Fermín López is practically irresistible. They're offering him a net salary of 100 million euros for the five years he'd sign his contract in Arabia. This means he'd earn 20 "rocks" tax-free for each of the seasons he'd play at Al-Hilal.
So far, Fermín seems to be clear that he doesn't want to leave Barça. He probably thinks it's too soon to go to Arabia. Before making a decision about his future, what the Andalusian wants is to sit down and talk with Hansi Flick to know firsthand the role that awaits him.
Fermín López's dream has always been to succeed at Barça, and although no one will be able to match Al-Hilal's offer, it seems he'd intend to reject it. If one day he ends up leaving Spotify Camp Nou, the youth academy product would prefer to do so to continue playing at the highest level in Europe. We'll see: as of today, he's staying, but everything can change...