Fermin Lopez renews contract with Barcelona until 2027

Barcelona have officially announced that Fermin Lopez has signed a new long-term until June 2027. The La Liga champions have also inserted a mammoth €400 million release clause in the contract to ensure big teams cannot sign him.

Fermin spent last season on loan at Linares Deportivo and impressed everyone with his performances en route to scoring 12 goals. Since his return to the club, Lopez has continued to impress.

The 20-year-old made his breakthrough against Real Madrid in the pre-season tour of USA, scoring a stunning goal and assisting another in a 3-0 win.

The young Spaniard made his La Liga debut a few days ago against Villarreal in a 4-3 win.

Barcelona prodigy Fermin Lopez extends his contract

Barcelona’s official statement said: “The player Fermin López has reached an agreement with FC Barcelona to extend his contract until 30 June 2027.

“The Andalusian midfielder signed his contract on Tuesday in the presence of the board member responsible for youth football, Joan Soler, the Club’s sporting director, Anderson Luis de Souza ‘Deco’ and the director of youth football, Jose Ramon Alexanco at the offices at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The buyout clause is set at 400 million euros.” 

Can Fermin Lopez be the next big thing for Barca?

After Pedri suffered a hamstring injury in training, Xavi may decide to rely on Lopez. Moreover, he will also get more gametime now Pedri is out of action.

Furthermore, just like Gavi, Ronald Araujo, Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde, Fermin Lopez may be the next La Masia star who may have his breakout season this year.

Given his potential and progression Barca decided to give him a new deal. His existing deal, was about to expire in 2024.

It will be fascinating to see how Lopez grows under Xavi and how many minutes he can secure under his belt this season.