Deal closed: PSG will pay Barça the 'Dro' Fernández clause

Paris Saint-Germain has managed to 'steal' one of La Masia's 'pearls' from FC Barcelona. Media outlets such as 'L'Equipe' and 'Mundo Deportivo' confirmed the agreement reached between the team managed by Luis Enrique and Pedro 'Dro' Fernández to sign him with immediate effect, paying the 6 million euros that Barça had initially set as the midfielder's release clause.

The Spanish player, of Filipino descent, had a contract with the Catalans until 2027. Although the club expected to discuss a contract extension and a readjustment of his clause shortly, PSG managed to convince the La Masia academy graduate to move to the Parc des Princes.

PSG managed to convince 'Dro' with a long-term contract

The negotiation was leaked on Friday by journalist Fabrizio Romano, after 'Dro' was left out of Hansi Flick's squad for the Copa del Rey round of 16 match against Racing de Santander. The player from Nigrán was also unavailable in the Spanish Super Cup final due to muscle discomfort and finally accepted the Parisian offer.

His agent, **Iván de la Peña**, closed a deal **for four and a half seasons, until June 2030**, with PSG. Luis Enrique's team, in this way, signs the 18-year-old midfielder, who last summer managed to earn a place in Flick's team after playing 79 minutes in preseason, as well as scoring a goal in the Asian tour against **Vissel Kobe (1-3)**

Flick loses a valuable piece for his rotation plan

Dro Fernández debuts as a starter with Barcelona in LaLiga

Although he barely played one game as a starter in La Liga (45' in the 2-1 win against Real Sociedad) and another in the Champions League (59' in the 6-1 thrashing of Olympiacos), the coaching staff considered him for all matches in the 25/26 season, with the exception of five games due to muscular problems.

In total, Fernández accumulated 148 minutes of action in 5 appearances (4 in the League) this season, contributing one assist in the Champions League. He also played 3 matches (182 minutes) with the reserve team before accepting the Parisian offer.

In the press conference prior to the league visit to Real Sociedad, Hansi Flick lamented the academy player's decision to leave. Although he understands that all players want to play as many games as possible, he is also clear that it is a decision "influenced" by various factors.

"Things happen in football. You may not agree, but **they are 18-year-old players, adults, who make decisions. And there are adults who can incite them...** I've said enough," the German pointed out regarding the 'Dro case'.

Barça to Have Other Market Novelties After 'Dro' Fernández's Departure

Barcelona will thus close its first transfer of 2026. The next to leave is expected to be Senegalese Mamadou Mbacke. The Senegalese is set to return to the American MLS after a year and a half in the reserves, where he played 60 games.

Another player finalizing details about his departure is **Marc-André ter Stegen**. Although the German will travel with the first team to San Sebastián, next week he should finalize his six-month loan to **Girona**. The agreement between the parties is total, and Barcelona will cover a majority percentage of his salary.