Market value of Barcelona Academy graduate increases 100-fold within a year

While Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi dominated the headlines after their sensational breakthrough season at FC Barcelona, ​​Fermin Lopez remained somewhat under the radar.

But the 21-year-old midfielder had an equally special season at Barça.

From a loan to the third division last season, to scoring against teams like Real Madrid in La Liga, to being included in Spain’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024, Fermin has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks.

Fermin Lopez’s market value is skyrocketing

Not only has Fermin’s reputation increased, but his market value has also skyrocketed in the last year.

In fact, according to data from Transfermarkt, the market value of the 21-year-old Barcelona prodigy in July 2023 was only 300,000 euros less than a year ago.

Now, however, the valuation has shot up 100-fold and, according to the latest update, stands at 30 million euros.

The meteoric rise in Fermin’s market value reflects his season at Barcelona, ​​in which he scored eleven goals and provided one assist in 42 first-team appearances in all competitions.

Making his debut for Spain in a friendly against Andorra earlier this week, the youngster made a big impression, providing an assist in a 5-0 win.

Fermin has signed a new contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2027 with a release clause worth 400 million euros. And it is not impossible that the Catalans will offer him an improved contract in the near future that takes into account his growth over the past year.