Atlético de Madrid is closely monitoring one of the young promises of Spanish soccer. It is Fer López, a midfielder from Celta de Vigo, who left an excellent impression at the Metropolitano during the recent match between both teams. At just 20 years old, the player has sparked the interest of the colchonero management, who already had him on their radar and have now confirmed the good feelings. This was commented by Javi Gomara in Mundo Deportivo.
Fer López, Talent and Boldness That Captivated Atlético de Madrid
The match between Atlético and Celta de Vigo, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was marked by the early expulsion of Pablo Barrios. However, beyond the result, one of the highlights of the match was the performance of Fer López, who showed flashes of his talent in his fifth appearance in LaLiga.
The young celeste midfielder, with his imposing physique of 6 ft. 3 in. (1.90 meters) and a high-quality left foot, displayed a boldness that did not go unnoticed by Atlético de Madrid's officials. From the Metropolitano, they took note of his performance and will closely follow his evolution, aware that he is a player with enormous potential.
The Beginnings of Fer López and His Progression at Celta
Despite being born in Madrid, Fer took his first steps in soccer at Celta's youth academy, where he has climbed the ranks to reach the first team. Currently, his reference club is Celta Fortuna, a subsidiary competing in Primera RFEF, with which he has scored four goals and provided three assists in 15 matches.
His breakthrough in professional soccer came at the end of last year, when Claudio Giráldez gave him the opportunity to debut with the first team in the Copa del Rey. Shortly after, in December, he made his LaLiga debut in a match against Mallorca. Although an ankle injury temporarily sidelined him, Fer López has recovered and regained his coach's trust.
Fer López, a Complicated Signing for Atlético de Madrid
Despite Atlético de Madrid's interest, signing Fer López will not be an easy task. The midfielder recently renewed his contract with Celta de Vigo until 2028, which means that any team interested in him will have to negotiate with the celeste team.
However, the colchonero club has demonstrated on more than one occasion its ability to bet on young talents and turn them into key pieces within Diego Simeone's team. Fer's progression and his ability to stand out in a rebuilding team like Celta make him a footballer to watch in the coming months.