Xavi talks Fermin Lopez, Romeu, Dembele, new signings after Barcelona 3-0 Real Madrid

Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in a friendly in Dallas, with the youngster Fermin Lopez producing a remarkable performance.

Speaking to the media after the game, Xavi sounded quite ecstatic about Lopez’s performance while hailing new signing Oriol Romeu. He also went on to talk about the future of Ousmane Dembele, amid recent speculations.

Xavi on Fermin Lopez and Oriol Romeu

“Fermin Lopez? We don’t have exceptions for players. He trained really well for this day. We think he can help us throughout this season,” Xavi said after the game.

Lopez scored one goal and assisted one more in what was a stellar cameo in the second half. Following the performance, Xavi even went on to confirm that the youngster will remain a part of the Barcelona senior side next season.

“Fermin Lopez will not leave on loan. He will stay this season with the first team,” Xavi said.

The Barcelona coach also praised new signing Oriol Romeu, who produced a remarkable performance in the middle of the park. “Oriol Romeu is a great signing, he is a leader, and he wins duels,” he said.

More signings on the way?

However, Xavi did stress the importance of signing a few more players, adding, “We need more signings. Laporta and Mateu know that.”

Barcelona have so far brought in Inigo Martinez, Ilkay Gundogan, Romeu and Vitor Roque, though the latter is unlikely to become a part of the team in 2023.

Xavi, meanwhile, also backed the team to improve as they prepare for the season ahead. “We know how it goes, one day we are a disaster and today we are the best club in the world, that’s the Barça environment and that’s who we are as Culers,” he said.

“Neither one thing nor the other, we’ve had some good moments but we need to be better,” he added.

Finally, the Barcelona coach talked about the future of Ousmane Dembele, amid recent speculations linking him to a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

“Dembele? We will see, in the transfer window, you never know. I see him happy. If there’s something he will tell us, for now, he’s here and he’s happy,” he said.

Source: BarçaTV+