Barcelona sensation Fermin Lopez has assured fans he will stay at the club beyond this summer, despite strong interest from Premier League giants like Chelsea and Manchester United. Lopez starred in Barcelona's thumping win over Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday as the Catalan giants ended their pre-season preparations on a high.
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Lopez contributed with a brace on Sunday as Barcelona demolished Cesc Fabregas' Como 5-0 to win the Joan Gamper Trophy. Another Blaugrana sensation Lamine Yamal contributed with a couple of goals, while last season's hero Raphinha scored a fifth.
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Earlier in the summer, Lopez had attracted interest from English giants Chelsea and United. While the Red Devils were ready to offer £61 million ($70m) to lure the midfielder away from Camp Nou, the Blues were willing to splash £65m ($87m). Amid speculation suggesting the Spain international could leave the club, the 22-year-old has provided an update on his future.
WHAT LOPEZ SAID
Speaking to reporters after the Como clash, Lopez said: "Barcelona fans should rest, because I will stay here…I will not leave Barca. It was a game about building confidence, ready for the start of La Liga. The important thing is the team did a very good job."
DID YOU KNOW?
Lopez had the spotlight on him recently after posting a cryptic message on social media seemingly directed at Ter Stegen, who has been embroiled in a dispute with Barcelona that he now says has been resolved. Lopez wrote on Instagram: “Bad people never win, nor those who look the other way, nor those who make betrayal their way of life and cowardice their banner. It’s only a matter of time.”
However, he later clarified: “Marc is the first captain, we respect him a lot, what has happened are external things.”
