Confirmed: Fermin Lopez takes the No. 7 shirt at Barcelona after Ferran Torres exit

Confirmed: Fermin Lopez takes the No. 7 shirt at Barcelona after Ferran Torres exit Fermin Lopez has become the new No. 7 for FC Barcelona taking over the shirt number vacated by Ferran Torres, who left the club for Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old Spanish international signed for PSG last week in a deal worth close to €50 million , where he has signed a five-year contract until 2031. His exit left the No. 7 shirt vacant at Barcelona sparking debate among the fans as to who would inherit the number. Now, as confirmed on La Liga’s official website, Fermin has been handed the No. 7 shirt, with the Spanish attacking midfielder leaving the No. 16 he wore in the past couple of seasons. An integral player in Hansi Flick’s setup, the La Masia graduate enjoyed a spectacular 2025/26 season, playing a key role in the team’s La Liga and Spanish Super Cup triumphs. An injury late in the campaign meant that Fermin had to miss out on the flight to North America for the World Cup with Spain. Courtesy: La Liga official website Nonetheless, having recovered fully, the youngster has made a positive impression in pre-season so far and looks ready for another impressive campaign with the Blaugrana , this time with the No. 7 on his back. Prior to Ferran, the No. 7 was worn by the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, and Philippe Coutinho. Going further back, the likes of Arda Turan, Pedro Rodriguez, and David Villa wore the shirt for the Catalans, also donned by the likes of Luis Figo, Eusebio, and even Pep Guardiola briefly. Earlier in the month, it was confirmed that Joan Garcia will take the No. 1 shirt at Barcelona after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s exit. Meanwhile, Wojciech Szczesny has been given the No. 13 shirt. More changes are expected in the coming days, with new signings Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon yet to be handed their kit numbers.