Transfer Report: Pedro "Dro" Fernández to PSG

Overview

Recent reports from January 2026 indicate that Pedro "Dro" Fernández, the 18-year-old sensation from Barcelona's La Masia, is on the verge of a shock move to Paris Saint-Germain. The French giants have moved aggressively to activate the player's remarkably low €6 million release clause, which became valid when he turned 18 on January 12.

The "Luis Enrique" Factor

While several elite clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, and Borussia Dortmund were reportedly monitoring the situation, Luis Enrique has been identified as the decisive factor in PSG winning the race.

• Managerial Influence: Dro is reportedly highly attracted to the idea of playing under Luis Enrique, whose tactical style and history with Barcelona resonate with the young midfielder.

• Direct Involvement: Reports suggest Enrique personally intervened to convince the youngster that he would have a clearer pathway to first-team minutes in Paris compared to the high competition in Barcelona’s current midfield (featuring Dani Olmo and Fermín López).

• Tactical Fit: Enrique views Dro as a versatile "qualitative step forward" who can complement PSG's current engine room consisting of Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián Ruiz.

Current Status of the Deal

• Agreement: Fabrizio Romano and other sources report a verbal agreement is already in place.

• Contract: A four-and-a-half-year deal (running until 2030) has been prepared.

• Barcelona's Position: The club and manager Hansi Flick are reportedly "bitterly disappointed." Flick had handed Dro five senior appearances this season and viewed him as a long-term project, but the club was unable to renew his contract before the release clause became active.

Impact

If finalized, this move marks another high-profile raid by PSG on Barcelona's youth ranks, reminiscent of previous departures. For PSG, securing a player of Dro’s potential for just €6m is being hailed as one of the biggest bargains in recent transfer windows.