"I didn't think about quitting football, but during my youth career, I felt far inferior to my teammates, There was a moment when I said, 'I'm going home.' I cried there at La Masia, I had a terrible time, and my parents and everything. And yes, sometimes I thought about going home and that was it, giving it all up, but I had to be a little stronger, and in the end, it helped me."
"After my loan spell at Linares. I think I matured a lot there as a person and as a player. I could have gone to other second division clubs, but there I imagined I could make it to the first team. At that moment, I thought I could dedicate myself to football. Ronald told me about my energy, that I go too fast, my gestures and everything."
Fermin Lopez has become one of Barcelona's most consistent performers since the turn of the year. Contract talks are underway with an agreement in principle reportedly extending his stay until 2031, including a 50% pay rise and a higher release clause. Fermin experienced significant self-doubt during his youth, at times feeling inferior to teammates and nearly quitting while at La Masia. A loan spell at Linares proved pivotal, fostering personal and professional maturity and convincing him he could target the Barcelona first team. Teammates note his high energy and rapid playing style.
Read at Barca Universal
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