Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have successfully negotiated the transfer of midfielder Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez to the French club. The deal, which has been in the works for several days, sees PSG set to pay eight and a half million euros for Dro, who will join the team after a brief period of individual training. While the contracts are still in the process of being finalized, the agreement marks a significant development for both clubs.
This transfer follows a surprising announcement from Dro’s agent, Ivan de la Pena, who conveyed the player’s intention to leave Barcelona by exercising his termination clause, valued at six million euros. This revelation caught the Spanish club off guard, especially as Dro had been actively involved with the first team under coach Hansi Flick, making his debut last September.
Flick expressed disappointment over Dro’s decision and promptly removed the player from first-team activities, leading to Dro training alone since the announcement on September 16. The sides eventually opted to negotiate a transfer, which benefits both entities; Barcelona will secure a higher fee than the termination clause, while PSG avoids excess tax payments associated with the player’s release.
After several discussions, the two clubs have reached a consensus, signaling a new chapter for Dro as he prepares to take on this new challenge in Ligue 1. The completion of this transfer could be seen as a hopeful step for Dro, providing him with an opportunity to further his career on a different stage while allowing Barcelona to adjust strategically in their roster.