Atletico Madrid has been eyeing Fermin Lopez for a while now, and this makes us think of a possibility: Should Barca sacrifice their promising midfielder for a swap deal with Julian Alvarez? It’s a thought worth discussing, so let’s break it down.
Julian Alvarez in for Fermin Lopez: Would you go for it?
The debate here is fiery. Fermin Lopez is an outstanding box-to-box midfielder and has been a key midfielder for Barca. Alvarez is a proven superstar, a world champion, and a match-winning number nine. Since Simone has been a big fan of Fermin Lopez for some time now, should Barca strike a swap deal of Fermin for Alvarez?
It’s important to note that Fermin is a technically gifted, home-grown talent who fits perfectly within the team. He values the Barcelona badge, and giving him away like this would be a bit harsh on him. But what Alvarez offers is also too lucrative: a ruthless, proven finisher who is just 24 years of age. The decision is tough, and if I were to make this decision, I would take the harsher step and go for Alvarez.
If Fermin is Handed Over to Atletico
It must be understood that selling Fermin to Atletico would be like turning a lover into an enemy. It would be like giving Simeone a dagger to stab Barca later. Yes, if we get Alvarez in for Fermin it would strengthen Barca’s most important attacking role but like it or not, Fermin will surely take revenge from Barca sooner or later.
I can only imagine a tireless Fermin haunting Barcelona with Simeone’s frustrating tactics. Simeone is reportedly a big fan of how Fermin plays and he would surely extract an even better form of the La Masia star, if he joins Atletico.
Reality Check: Atletico Might Never Accept Such a Deal
Now here’s a plot twist: Atletico might never let go of Julian Alvarez. The Argentine has been their star of the season and has scored 11 league and 7 UCL goals. Maybe Simeone’s obsession with Fermin could be a key to unlock Alvarez, but still it looks like a long shot.
Unless the Catalans sweeten the deal or add cash-ons. However, I personally believe that this swap could solve both clubs’ needs. Atletico would get a Simeone approved warrior while Barca land a versatile forward. It might prove a brilliant move for both clubs.
This deal feels like a high-stakes poker game and this thought maybe is exciting. However, in reality it might never happen as a few factors come into play. Barca might prioritize Fermin’s love for the badge and never make such a move. But if it were to happen, would you sacrifice the La Masia star for Julian? Let us know in the comments.