FC Barcelona are closing in on the return of Fermin Lopez, with the 23-year-old midfielder now in the final phase of his rehabilitation and targeting involvement in the club’s upcoming preseason camp in England. According to Mundo Deportivo, Fermin has already begun joining portions of first-team training, and his recovery is tracking as expected by the club’s medical and physical staff.
The Blaugrana travel to England for a preseason camp running from July 27 to August 3, and Fermin’s immediate objective is to be part of that trip. His ambition extends to picking up minutes in the friendly matches scheduled during the camp, though Barcelona have been clear that no pressure will be applied to accelerate his return – his rehabilitation has followed a carefully structured individual programme from the outset.
Fermin missed the 2026 World Cup after suffering an injury late last season, a significant blow given how prominent he had become in Hansi Flick’s plans. Earlier reporting tracked him working under physio supervision on running drills, and the progression to partial first-team training represents a meaningful step forward. Flick is monitoring his condition closely, which reflects both the midfielder’s importance to the squad and the need to avoid any further setbacks.
The England camp is shaping up to be a significant moment in Barcelona’s wider preseason structure, with Flick assessing squad fitness and building match sharpness ahead of the competitive season. Fermin’s profile – his intensity, runs from midfield into the box, and proven ability to contribute goals – gives the coach a combination that is not straightforwardly replicated elsewhere in the group. , underlining the competitive environment Fermin would return into.
Despite missing the World Cup, Fermin remained engaged with the tournament, travelling to the United States to watch Spain’s final against Argentina. His focus has since shifted entirely back to Barcelona. If the final stage of his recovery continues without complication, the camp offers a controlled environment in which to rebuild match rhythm before the season begins in earnest.