Fermin Lopez has admitted to feeling a sense of sadness after agreeing to hand over his number 16 shirt to incoming superstar Rodri. The Manchester City midfielder is on the verge of completing a blockbuster return to Spain as Hansi Flick continues to reshape his Blaugrana squad.
Manchester City star Rodri has arrived in Catalonia to finalise a blockbuster move to Barcelona, ending his trophy-laden seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. The Spanish midfielder has reportedly wasted no time in making his presence felt, reaching out to a future team-mate regarding his preferred shirt number.
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has opened up on a summer of significant upheaval at the Camp Nou, following his successful return from a foot injury. The midfielder addressed the imminent departure of club captain Ronald Araujo, while providing his perspective on the ongoing transfer sagas involving Rodri and Ferran Torres.
Fermin Lopez has revealed he endured "the worst summer" of his life after an injury ruled him out of Spain's World Cup-winning campaign. The Barcelona midfielder admitted he required professional help to cope with the heartbreak while being at his physical peak.
The 2026 World Cup is almost here. After years of build-up, dramatic qualifiers and numerous good - and bad - news stories surrounding FIFA's flagship finals, players and coaches from around the world are completing their last preparations after descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.
