Overview

• The transfer window closed with López remaining at Barcelona, ending late interest from Chelsea without a deal.
• Multiple outlets reported a formal offer around €40m with other figures circulating, and reporting indicated Barcelona would only consider a much higher fee or a request from the player.
• Head coach Hansi Flick publicly said he expected López to stay and stressed the midfielder’s importance for the season.
• López told Mundo Deportivo that his priority was always to stay at Barcelona and fight for his place after rising from La Masia.
• Team-mate Lamine Yamal said López wanted to stay and was happy at the club, while separate reporting described internal debate over selling academy talents to ease LaLiga salary limits.