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PSG Seals Deal for Barça Prospect Dro Fernández on 2030 Contract

The 18-year-old chose Paris for a clearer path to minutes and the chance to work under Luis Enrique after seeing limited action at Barcelona.

Overview

  • Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the signing of Dro Fernández from Barcelona on a contract through 2030, assigning him squad number 27.
  • Reports place the fee at roughly €8–8.5 million, which is above his €6 million release clause and was framed as an effort to keep relations smooth between the clubs.
  • Joan Laporta said Barcelona had planned a contract extension when the player turned 18 but that his agent later said it could not be honored.
  • Fernández logged five first-team appearances for Barça this season, totaling about 150 minutes, and said PSG’s project and the coach were decisive in his move.
  • He cannot be registered for PSG’s current Champions League group-stage list due to having already played in the competition with Barcelona, and reports noted Hansi Flick’s displeasure over the departure.