PSG submit €8m bid for Barcelona ace as French champions make a surprise low-ball approach to raid Camp Nou this winter.
The 18-year-old midfielder, promoted to first-team duties last summer, featured in five outings across competitions despite fierce competition, showcasing vision and composure beyond his years.
Barcelona now faces a reluctant exit, balancing youth development ideals against the player’s firm desire for regular minutes elsewhere.
The target is Dro Fernández, whose transfer saga intensified after he handed in a formal exit request, bypassing expectations of a contract renewal that would have raised his modest €6 million release clause, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
PSG, reigning European champions under Luis Enrique, have negotiated directly rather than trigger the clause outright, pushing the fee closer to €8 million via add-ons and structured payments—a windfall for cash-strapped Barcelona.
Fernández, who debuted against Real Sociedad and featured in the Champions League, agreed terms until 2030, swayed by Enrique’s personal pitch and PSG’s youth-heavy squad.
Flick expressed public frustration, warning La Masia talents to embrace Barça’s colors fully or risk the exit door, underscoring tensions as Chelsea, Manchester City, and Borussia Dortmund had previously circled.
Fernández’s agent, who also represents Enrique, facilitated the switch, leaving Barcelona reeling after promoting him over his Barça Atlètic peers.
His pre-season breakthroughs earned Flick’s trust for pivotal starts, yet limited game time fueled the departure.
Financially savvy, PSG views Fernández as midfield reinforcement at bargain value, joining Xavi Simons as La Masia exports to Paris.
Barcelona pocket vital funds amid squad needs, though losing another gem like Ilaix Moriba, Arnau Tenas, and Marc Guiu stings their academy prestige.
This transfer epitomizes modern football’s ruthlessness—talent flows to opportunity, even from La Masia’s sacred grounds.
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