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Fermin Lopez Stays at Barcelona Amid Chelsea's £75M Bid

9/26/2025

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Fermin Lopez of Barcelona stayed with Barcelona after offers, expressing happiness with his decision.
He clarified he was not on the verge of leaving, despite a £75 million Chelsea bid.
He cited lifelong support for Barcelona as a key reason for staying; the club sought to balance finances and kept him.
He is sidelined with a hip injury and expects to return after the October international break.

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Fermin Lopez of Barcelona stayed with Barcelona after offers, expressing happiness with his decision.
He clarified he was not on the verge of leaving, despite a £75 million Chelsea bid.
He cited lifelong support for Barcelona as a key reason for staying; the club sought to balance finances and kept him.
He is sidelined with a hip injury and expects to return after the October international break.