Barcelona’s pre-season preparations are already generating buzz, with Hansi Flick expected to oversee his first full training camp since taking over from Xavi.
Flick is eager to assess a number of La Masia talents, with plans reportedly in motion to promote youth players into the senior setup ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
One of those already earmarked for involvement is a teenage forward who has quietly become a hot topic behind the scenes at the club.
Barcelona’s focus on retaining and developing young talent remains unwavering, especially following the successful contract extension of Lamine Yamal earlier this month.
Now, another starlet has made headlines — not for his performances on the pitch, but for a bold decision off it.
Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez, one of the most highly-rated prospects at Barcelona, has officially split from super agent Jorge Mendes.
The news was confirmed by Diario Sport, who report that the 17-year-old has opted to part ways with Mendes just weeks after the agent played a key role in securing Yamal’s new deal.
Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez, a versatile attacker capable of playing anywhere across the front three, is considered one of the standout names in Barça’s academy pipeline.
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His rise has been so impressive that he was recently invited to first-team training by new manager Hansi Flick, earning praise from the coaching staff.
Flick is expected to call on the youngster again for pre-season duties, a clear indication of how highly he is regarded by the German tactician.
But any future negotiations surrounding his career will now be handled by a different representative.
Fernandez has signed with Ivan de la Pena, the former Barcelona midfielder turned agent, who also represents the likes of Gavi.
The move is being viewed as a calculated decision to align with someone who has deep ties to the club and a proven track record with homegrown talent.
With Dro’s stock on the rise, and Barcelona entering a new era under Flick, his choice to change agents could play a pivotal role in shaping his path to the first team.
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