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Barcelona Teen Dro Fernandez Set To Join PSG After €6 Million Clause Triggered, Reports Say

The 18-year-old’s exit highlights Barcelona’s struggle to retain academy talent on low release clauses.

Overview

  • Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg reports PSG have activated the €6 million clause and reached full agreement, with a medical and announcement expected, though no club has confirmed it.
  • Fabrizio Romano and other outlets describe a verbal agreement as close, with PSG leading the race ahead of English and German suitors.
  • Hansi Flick voiced disappointment and urged La Masia prospects to show total commitment to Barcelona, signaling broader concern over player retention.
  • Barcelona aimed to renew Fernandez after his January 12 birthday, but the deal was not completed before he informed the club on January 16 he would leave via his clause.
  • Fernandez made five first-team appearances this season, including a Champions League start with an assist, and was swayed by limited minutes and heavy competition for his role.