Pedro Fernandez Sarmiento, often called Dro Fernandez, is reportedly very close to joining Paris Saint-Germain this winter. The 18-year-old midfielder does not want to extend his contract, which expires in 2027, with FC Barcelona and has a €6 million release clause that PSG is expected to trigger. RMC Sport reported on Saturday that the deal is practically a done deal. The player has already announced his departure to the dressing room, and the Parisian club only needs to finalize the paperwork.
“Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is furious.”
PSG’s management is currently working to activate the release clause, estimated at €6 million. In Spain, the player must pay this sum to the Football League, which then transfers the money to the club selling the player, in this case, FC Barcelona.
At Barça, the Catalan dressing room is already aware of the situation. But while they have resigned themselves to the player’s departure, it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is furious, and he’s not hiding it, whether in press conferences or in the privacy of the Catalan dressing room.
“The Parisian coach played a significant role in this matter.”
If PSG managed to pull off a nasty trick against their rival, they owe it in part to Luis Enrique. The Parisian coach played a significant role in this deal. He shares the same agent as the Barcelona prodigy, Ivan de la Pena.
We’re still being cautious, as it hasn’t been officially confirmed. Hansi Flick did, however, make it clear that Dro Fernandez is on his way out and didn’t hide his anger, even if he didn’t want to elaborate at the moment. A move to PSG is taking shape, but it’s still a bit early to celebrate.
But Paris could very well pull off a very shrewd signing with a talented and versatile player recruited for a relatively low fee. Having Luis Enrique as coach is a major advantage, given his renowned player development program. Sharing the same agent also plays a role.
