Barcelona midfielder Fermin: Real Madrid tried for me

Barcelona midfielder Fermin: Real Madrid tried for me

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has recalled how Real Madrid made a move for him as a young player.

Fermin, 22, was raised in La Masia and has now established himself as a senior Barcelona player.

Now he reveals that rival Real Madrid tried to lure him away earlier in his career.

"It is true that there was such interest," FermDn tells 3CAT. "But my father told me very little. If he had asked me for my opinion, I would have chosen Bar7a anyway because it was my big dream."

FermDn is living his dream right now.

"I am very happy to have made it a reality, and I hope I can stay here for many years," he added.