Overview
- Fernandez informed Hansi Flick at the Ciutat Esportiva of his plan to leave, prompting the coach to call it the “biggest disappointment” of his life and remove the player from first-team training.
- PSG are reported by Fabrizio Romano to be close to a verbal agreement, with negotiations underway and the Barcelona dressing room believing Paris is his likely destination, though no deal is finalized.
- Manchester City, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are also pursuing the midfielder, with multiple outlets reporting offers or active talks.
- Reports cite limited minutes and heavy competition in his preferred roles as drivers of the decision, with the teenager logging five senior appearances totaling 148 minutes and one assist this season.
- Barcelona had intended to renew his deal after he turned 18 on January 12, but the operation was not completed, leaving a €6 million release clause that the player intends to trigger.