Chelsea target Fermin Lopez says if he's changed his mind about leaving Barcelona this summer

"After Chelsea's interest, Lopez has been constantly asked about his future at Barcelona and if he could be tempted with an exit again. Chelsea's interest is unlikely to have ended and if available, they will be keen. The feeling from Lopez's camp is that the Spanish gem would prefer to remain with his current club, now he is a crucial part of Flick's side."

"It comes after Lopez put pen to paper on a two-year extension at Barcelona at the end of the January market. Indeed, Lopez agreed to the extension, which will see him remain at Barcelona until January 2031. One fan asked Lopez where he sees himself 10 years from now. He says he hopes to still be playing for Barcelona."

"Reports from Spain claimed last summer that Lopez was open to a move to Chelsea for four separate reasons. The first being he would earn a much bigger salary should he swap Barcelona for West London. He believed his chances of starting games were better at Chelsea, while his relationship with Flick was up and down."

Fermin Lopez, a Barcelona academy graduate, rejected Chelsea's offer last summer despite Enzo Maresca offering him a starting role. Since remaining at Barcelona, Lopez has flourished under Hansi Flick, contributing to 23 goals in 37 appearances this season and becoming a key player. Lopez recently signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at Barcelona until January 2031. When asked about his future, Lopez indicated he hopes to still be playing for Barcelona in ten years. His camp prefers he remains at the club now that he is crucial to Flick's system. Last summer, Lopez was reportedly open to Chelsea due to higher wages, better starting opportunities, an uncertain relationship with Flick, and distance from close friends, but circumstances have changed significantly.

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