Overview
- PSG announced the 18-year-old La Masia graduate on a contract to 2030 after negotiating a fee above his €6 million clause, with tax on clause payments shaping the final price.
- Barcelona will receive roughly €8–8.5 million, which club officials said reflected an agreement with PSG rather than a straight clause activation.
- Deco publicly outlined the club’s plan for Fernandez and said the disappointment related to how the decision unfolded, hinting at issues with the entourage involved.
- Reports say Hansi Flick felt let down and Gavi confronted staff over the player’s minutes, while Fernandez cited PSG’s youth pathway and Luis Enrique’s pitch for choosing Paris.
- French reports indicate PSG can register Fernandez for the Champions League playoffs before the Feb. 5 deadline despite his earlier appearance with Barcelona.