Fabrizio Romano said this morning that negotiations had begun between Barcelona and midfield phenom Fermin Lopez.

Jijantes FC, coached by Gerard Romero, now claims that the 20-year-old star of La Masia will sign a new long-term deal with the Blaugrana as early as tomorrow.

Lopez’s current deal with Barcelona ends in 2024, and the club is hoping to get the young player to sign a new deal that keeps him there until 2028.

Fermin Lopez ready for his breakthrough

Lopez has worked his way up through the ranks after coming up through the club’s development system. The promising young offensive midfielder impressed sufficiently during his season-long loan at Linares for Xavi to include him in the first team’s plans for the next season.

During the preseason tour of the United States, Lopez scored a spectacular goal to set himself apart from the competition: Real Madrid.

This past Sunday, the Spanish offensive midfielder made his professional debut for the club in La Liga against Villarreal after remaining with the first team following the pre-season tour.

Barcelona has decided to reward his development by signing him to a new four-year deal that would keep him at the club until 2028.

According to the source, Lopez might officially sign the new contract as soon as tomorrow.

Since Pedri will be out for at least a month, Xavi may decide to give Fermin Lopez greater playing time in the next games.

The 20-year-old has shown technical proficiency, an eye for goal, and the ability to make strong last passes. The graduate of La Masia has the potential to join Lamine Yamal as Barça’s breakout stars of the season, provided he is given the playing time he needs.