The English club Chelsea raised its financial offer in order to sign the Spanish Spaniard Firmin Lopez, the Barcelona player, as the London club is seeking to resolve the deal before the summer transfer door for the 2025 season.
Details of the new Chelsea offer
The Spanish newspaper “Sport” reported that Chelsea increased its offer from 58 million euros to 65 million euros to include Firmin Lopez. She explained that the English club is ready to pay the full amount as a fixed payment, without additional variables or rewards, which makes the money guaranteed to the Barcelona treasury, which suffers from financial hardship.
Why does Chelsea insist on contracting Lopez?
Inside Stamford Bridge, Firmin Lopez is a strategic player in the coach Enzo Marisca project. The latter spoke to the player directly, confirming his full confidence in him, stressing that he will be an essential element from his first day in the team, in an attempt to persuade him to move to the English Premier League.
Barcelona’s position on Chelsea’s offer
Despite the financial temptations, the Barcelona administration is still sticking to the player, considering it an essential part of the coach Hans Felk project. Although the first offer was not enough, the recent increase to 65 million euros pushes the administration to rethink, especially if the player decides to agree to the transfer.
Firmin Lopez’s contract with Barcelona
Barcelona had announced earlier the renewal of Firmin Lopez’s contract until June 30, 2029, with a huge penalty clause of 500 million euros, in a clear indication of the club’s severe adherence to the services of its young player.
