Hansi Flick is convinced Fermin Lopez will remain at Barcelona beyond the transfer window despite Chelsea interest and a reported €90m valuation. Chelsea were linked after Xavi Simons joined Tottenham. Lopez started Barcelona's 3-0 victory at Mallorca and was an unused substitute in the 3-2 comeback against Levante. Flick described Lopez as important both with and without the ball, noting his ability between the lines, space creation, goalscoring threat and quality final passes. Flick said Lopez loves Barcelona and has become more focused in recent days. Barcelona have made only a few additions in a quiet window.
I don't know what will happen. I'll be very happy when the window closes. I told him my opinion, that he should stay. I understand that there may be doubts, football is a big business. I'm focused on the team, and I'm very happy that Fermin is playing with us. He's very important for us, he has a very different style of play. He can help the team a lot.
He is a very important player with and without the ball. He's good between the lines and at creating space. He also has a goal in him and makes good final passes. When he's in a good mood, he's a great footballer. He loves Barca. I don't want to say too much, but Barca is in his heart. He knows we want him to stay. At the beginning of the week, it was perhaps different. In recent days, he has been more focused. For me, he's coping well.
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