Fermín López has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to Barcelona by rejecting a lucrative move to Manchester United during the January transfer window, despite the Premier League giants offering to double his current wages.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, both Manchester United and Aston Villa were prepared to pay €70 million (£58.3m) for the 21-year-old midfield sensation. However, López made it emphatically clear that he had no intention of leaving the Camp Nou, reaffirming his loyalty to the club where he rose through the ranks of La Masia.

The Premier League clubs reportedly tempted López with an offer to double his current salary of €76,923 per week (£64,000 per week), but the Spain international wasn’t swayed. His decision highlights his deep connection to Barcelona and his desire to help the team achieve success under new manager Hansi Flick.

López has been a standout performer this season, having already made 66 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing six assists. His contributions were pivotal in Barcelona’s recent Supercopa de España triumph, and he continues to receive praise from Flick, who sees him as a cornerstone of the club’s future.

With Barcelona currently two points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga title race, López is determined to fight for domestic glory this season. His decision to stay comes as a massive boost to the Catalan side, especially as they look to close the gap on their rivals and make a deep run in Europe.

Meanwhile, Manchester United remain long-term admirers of López, as reported by the Daily Mail, and are on the hunt for midfield reinforcements with Christian Eriksen expected to depart and Casemiro falling out of favour. But for now, Barcelona fans can celebrate the fact that one of their brightest stars is staying put, fully focused on bringing more silverware to the Camp Nou.