Hansi Flick Addresses Fermín López's Future Amid Chelsea Transfer Links

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has provided reassurance regarding the future of midfielder Fermín López, stating his belief that the 22-year-old will remain with the club despite strong interest from Chelsea. Flick made these remarks during a press conference ahead of Barcelona's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Flick revealed that López had initially appeared "a little distracted" due to the ongoing transfer rumors but has since regained his focus. "At the beginning of the week, he was different than now. I see him as more focused. I think he’s in a good position," Flick observed.

The German coach emphasized López's importance to the team, stating, "He's here for now. I've spoken to him, and I think he'll stay. I'll be very happy when the transfer window closes. He's shown many times how important he is to us. He can help us a lot."

Flick's comments come at a crucial time, with the transfer window closing in three days. While Chelsea and Newcastle have been linked with moves for López, Flick's confidence suggests that Barcelona is prepared to fend off any offers for the young midfielder.

Barcelona fans will hope that López remains a key figure in the squad, continuing to contribute to the team's success under Flick's leadership.