The duo, once close friends from their formative years at La Masia, appear to have seen their bond unravel in recent days, as a personal disagreement has snowballed into a serious rift. ..Continue Reading
Sources suggest the tension stems from ongoing friction between their respective partners, whose strained relationship has begun to affect the players themselves.
Gavi, who celebrated his 21st birthday recently, was reportedly taken aback when Fermin failed to acknowledge the occasion — no message, no gesture — a silence that didn’t go unnoticed.
The situation took a more dramatic turn on Wednesday night when Fermin posted a cryptic black-and-white photo of himself on Instagram, captured mid-celebration while kneeling, sparking speculation among fans and teammates alike.
Minutes later, he followed it up with a shocking post dripping with venom: “Bad people never win, nor those who look the other way, nor those who make betrayal their way of life and cowardice their banner. It’s only a matter of time.
“They lose every day because the makeup they cover themselves with every morning, sooner or later, fades away, and they end up revealing themselves to the world as they really are.”
It is evident that the fallout has left their once-brotherly bond in ruins, with SPORT claiming “there’s no way back”.
Following the heated fallout, an enraged Gavi reportedly approached Barcelona’s influential presidential adviser, Alejandro Echevarría, demanding that Fermin López be placed on the transfer list.
Echevarría, a trusted figure among the squad, was said to be caught off guard by the intensity of Gavi’s request.
News of Gavi’s move quickly reached Fermin, and insiders suggest it was the catalyst behind his cryptic Instagram post — a subtle but pointed response to the escalating tension.
According to SPORT, the only person seen as capable of defusing the situation is head coach Hansi Flick. The German manager has been urged to step in, mediate between the two players, and prevent the feud from affecting team morale.
On the field, Barcelona continue to value Fermin’s grit and technical ability. However, COPE’s Helena Condis reports that while he’s not officially up for sale, club executives recognize that he’s one of the few assets who could attract a significant transfer fee.
With financial pressure mounting and the club eager to fund a marquee signing this summer, parting ways with Fermin is becoming a realistic option — especially if a lucrative offer arrives.
Still, Fermin remains defiant. A product of Barcelona’s academy and deeply loyal to the club, he’s determined to stay, earn his place, and prove his worth to Flick.
Though the club isn’t actively pushing him out, the message is clear: if the right bid comes in and helps unlock their transfer ambitions, they won’t hesitate to consider it.
