According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, Atlético Madrid has begun developing plans for next season, and Diego Simeone seems quite clear about the type of reinforcements his team needs.
One of the names favored by the Argentine coach is Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, who, despite his great talent and energy, has not achieved the exposure he expected under Hansi Flick.
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Simeone believes Fermín fits perfectly into his style of play, adding intensity and hard work, as well as attacking from midfield. The Argentine coach has asked Atlético Madrid’s management to closely monitor the young player’s situation, as he believes he could be an important addition to the team next season.
Fermín López has repeatedly proven that he possesses strong character, tremendous motivation, and great quality, qualities that Simeone values in his players. His ability to break through lines, win back balls, and reach the opposing penalty area makes him a complete midfielder who could easily adapt to Atlético Madrid’s style.
Despite his strong start to the season at Barcelona, Fermín has experienced a period of slackness due to intense competition in midfield. With the arrival of Dani Olmo and the recovery of Gavi, his playing time has dwindled, raising questions about his future with the team.
Although Fermín López has stated on several occasions that his dream is to succeed at Barcelona, his lack of playing time may force him to reconsider his future. The young player realizes that at his age, it is more important for him to get consistent playing time to advance his career, something he could achieve at Atlético Madrid under Simeone.
On the other hand, Atlético Madrid would be willing to give him a greater role in the team, something that isn’t guaranteed at Barcelona. Simeone believes Fermín is capable of competing directly for a starting spot, which could be a motivating factor if his situation at Camp Nou continues.
So far, Barcelona’s position is clear: Fermín is not for sale. The club believes he has a promising future, and the player’s development will be crucial in the coming years. However, in football, anything is possible, and if Atlético makes an attractive offer, Barcelona’s board may reconsider its decision.
But the big challenge for Atlético is that Barcelona doesn’t want to strengthen a direct rival in La Liga, so if Fermín decides to leave, his likely destination will be outside Spain. However, Simeone won’t give up and will strive to complete the deal. Next summer will be decisive in determining Fermín López’s future, as his fate depends on several factors: his situation at Barcelona, the offer Atlético Madrid may make, and the Catalan club’s decision.
Simeone clearly wants him, and if he continues to be absent from the starting lineup at Camp Nou, Atlético Madrid may do everything in its power to sign him.
