Fermín López Supports Deco Amid Barcelona’s No. 9 Debate

Barcelona hit Elche for five and walked off the pitch looking exactly how a 5-0 scoreline sounds: sharp, confident, and convinced they’re on the right track. Fermín López felt it too.

Speaking after the second-round La Liga rout in the 2026/27 season, the midfielder underlined how complete the performance felt from inside the pitch. The team, he said, finished the match “feeling good,” having executed their attacks cleanly and kept their level high across the 90 minutes. The message from him was simple: keep going like this.

The win inevitably reopened a familiar question around the club: will Barcelona move for a new No. 9?

López didn’t bite on any transfer drama. When pressed on the possibility of a new centre-forward arriving, he pushed the spotlight towards the sporting director’s office.

Deco, he insisted, will do what is best for Barcelona.

López also reminded everyone that the dressing room is hardly empty of attacking options. The squad already has players who can fill that role, he pointed out, and any decision about adding another striker lies with those in charge, not with the players. His stance was clear: trust the structure, trust Deco, and get on with the work on the pitch.

Behind the confident words, there was also a glimpse of the physical toll. López admitted he finished the game exhausted and needs to keep building his match rhythm after a demanding summer. The pre-season, he said, had been “very tough” for him, and the only response is to continue working.

Five goals, a statement win, and a squad still being pushed to its limits. Deco will handle the transfer calls; López and his teammates know their job is to make nights like this one feel routine.