After starring with two goals in Barcelona's 6-0 thrashing of Valencia, Fermin Lopez has insisted he "never had any doubts" about rejecting a summer move to Chelsea. The Premier League side made an attempt to sign the midfielder but he was convinced to stay as the club stood firm on their €90 million (£78m/$106m) valuation for the Spanish international.
Fermin Lopez stole the day while Raphinha and Robert Lewandoswki struck a devastating brace off the bench each to brush aside Valencia 6-0, as Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga. La Blaugrana put on a true five-star display as the visitors were put to the sword.
Fermin Lopez turned down the chance to join Chelsea after he reportedly had encouraging talks with coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.
Fermin Lopez addressed the speculation linking him to Chelsea and revealed which Barcelona team-mates influenced him to turn down the English giants.
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has played down talk of an alleged rift with team-mate Gavi and revealed why he chose not to join Chelsea this summer.
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, insisting his dream has always been to succeed at Camp Nou.
Chelsea pushed hard with a €40 million offer, but Barcelona and attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez have both shut the door on a deadline-day move.
Chelsea have made a £37 million (€40m/$50m) bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez as they look to strengthen before the transfer window closes.
Fermin Lopez reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona as the Blaugrana demand €90 million (£78m/$105m) from Chelsea to consider selling the midfielder. The Blues launched a €50m (£43m/$58m) opening bid only to be met with outright resistance from the Catalan giants. The 22-year-old midfielder remains firmly committed to continuing at Camp Nou, even as the Premier League side dangles eye-watering financial incentives in front of him.
