Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has explained his decision to drop out of the Spain Under-21 squad for this summer’s Euros.
Lopez had been named in the senior squad for the Nations League Finals and the U21s but will only play with Luis de la Fuente’s side.
The Barcelona midfielder has told Diario Sport that he simply needs a rest.
“I have been almost non-stop for two years and you have to listen to your body. I was excited at first, although in the end we have agreed on everything,” he said.
“I spoke with Santi Denia (U-21 coach) and he understood it perfectly.