According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport", FC Barcelona is experiencing a state of anxiety and discomfort due to Firmin Lopez's silence regarding his future, as the end of the summer transfer window for the 2025/2026 season approaches.

After facing Rayo Vallecano, Firmin remained in Madrid to join the Spanish national team's camp, without informing Barcelona's management of his final decision regarding the offer from Chelsea, which is seeking to acquire him with an enticing contract.

Coach Enzo Maresca had informed the player that he would be a key element in the English club's project, while Barcelona's management is awaiting an official offer of 90 million euros, having rejected the initial offer estimated at 58 million euros, unless the player publicly expresses his desire to leave.

Coach Hans Flick expressed his discomfort with the ambiguity surrounding Firmin's situation, considering that the delay in making a decision affects the team's stability and focus.

The 22-year-old player, whose contract runs until June 2029, has also become a target for other clubs in the Premier League such as Newcastle and Aston Villa, but he has not yet made up his mind between continuing with Barcelona's project or embarking on a new experience in the Premier League.