Barcelona youngster intends to return to club duties as early as possible after Olympics

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has made it clear that he has no intention of taking a long break after his time with the national team wraps up at the Paris Olympics. 

Despite the gruelling schedule that has kept him busy with the Euros followed by the Olympics, Fermin is already focused on the upcoming season with FC Barcelona.

Currently, Fermin is deeply involved in the Olympic Games, representing his country on the international stage. 

This experience is a significant one for him, as he is transitioning from a supporting role during the Euro Cup to a more prominent position in the Olympic squad. 

With the quarter-final match against Japan approaching, Fermin is preparing to play a crucial role in his team’s performance.

Fermin has played a lot this season

The demanding summer schedule has left Fermin with little time for rest. After the Euros, he jumped straight into Olympic competition, leaving him with a condensed off-season. 

Despite this, he has no plans to take an extended break once the Olympics conclude. Instead, Fermin is eager to return to his club duties at Barcelona and contribute to the team’s success in the new season.

Fermin Lopez has played a key in the Spanish squad at the Paris Olympics. (Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

“When the Games are over I will take a few days off, but not too many because I want to start working with Flick and the team soon,” said the midfielder as quoted by SPORT. 

“I am very motivated for the new season. It is very exciting and I hope to continue helping the club in this new season,” he added.

Fermin’s role in the Olympics has seen him step up significantly compared to his role in the Euros. He has been positioned as one of the key figures for his team, a responsibility that he embraces wholeheartedly. 

“My game is to play a lot between the lines, be vertical and try not to lose the ball. And when I’m close to the area, I shoot or look for the last pass. 

“That is what I always try to do and what they ask me to do. Here I perhaps have to go back to the creative zone. 

“It’s difficult to find a passing line because the teams close up a lot, but I usually position myself behind the striker, which is where I feel most comfortable.”

The transition from being a supporting player to a leading one is something he is ready for, and he is committed to making a strong impact both in the Olympics and upon his return to Barcelona.