"The imminent departure of Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez, who has just turned 18, during the ongoing transfer window comes as a huge blow for Barcelona. After all, the Blaugrana had immense faith in the player's potential, with manager Hansi Flick seeing the youngster as a personal bet. So much so that the German brought him into the first-team fold this season, bypassing Juvenil A and Barça Atletic."
"Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the likeliest destination for Dro, with a verbal agreement between the club and the player almost secured, following which they will pay his €6 million release clause to swoop him away. It does come as a big blow, but Barcelona are well-stocked in the attacking midfield. Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo are battling it out while Gavi is close to returning from injury."
"Toni Fernandez was very much in a similar position last season to what Dro found himself in the ongoing campaign in Hansi Flick's plans. Indeed, during the 2024/25 campaign, Toni was a regular in first-team training sessions and matchday squads, and played minutes in the Copa del Rey at just 16. This season, though, he has fallen out of Flick's immediate plans, although the German tactician continues to monitor his progress at Barça Atletic."
Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez, 18, is poised to leave Barcelona during the transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain likely to pay his €6 million release clause after an almost secured verbal agreement. Manager Hansi Flick promoted Dro into the first-team fold this season, bypassing Juvenil A and Barça Atletic. Barcelona retain attacking-midfield depth through Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and the near return of Gavi. La Masia continues to produce interior and attacking midfielders challenging for first-team places. Toni Fernández, 17, has shifted from forward to attacking midfielder and has three goals and two assists in 12 appearances for Barça Atletic. Ebrima Tunkara is already appearing for Juvenil A at 15.
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