Fermín embraces the “Ferminator” nickname

“I like being called ‘Ferminator’,” Fermín said. In an interview with Sebas Guim for TV3, the midfielder confirmed that he wanted to keep the nickname, which Mundo Deportivo had used for its front page the previous Monday. He added: “I like ‘Ferminator’; I like people calling me that.”

The nickname accompanies a memorable sequence against Atlético de Madrid. After turning a pass from Lamine Yamal into the 1-2 at the Metropolitano, Fermín smiled at comments from Mounir, Lamine Yamal’s father, who had called him a “gladiator”. Reflecting on that relationship, he said: “I have a very good relationship with Lamine’s father, and so do my parents.”

Fermín also described his equalising goal: “I dragged it with my left foot and struck it; it was a very important moment to score.” For the next goal, he received Lamine Yamal’s pass, and Lamine celebrated with a ritual. Fermín said he had not known about the gesture until he saw Lamine do it, then joined in.

Their understanding was another theme of the interview. Fermín said Lamine’s praise meant a lot to him, and described their connection as a closeness built on their friendship away from the pitch. “We know each other perfectly,” he said, adding that he was very happy to play alongside him.

Fermín also spoke about his approach as a player: he sees himself as someone who likes to move forward, attack goal and create chances. He said he tries to control that intensity while seeing it as part of his game. This season, he has eight goals and seven assists, according to the interview material. He also acknowledged that a lack of recognition from outside can be frustrating, while saying he feels greatly valued by the club, his teammates and the supporters.