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 with FC Barcelona, which expires in 2027, and has a €6 million release clause that PSG is expected to trigger. Journalist Andrés Onrubia Ramos (correspondent for AS and Cadena SER in Paris) confirmed on Saturday that the deal is finally progressing, but for a slightly higher fee.
“PSG is on the verge of signing Dro. The Parisian club has negotiated the midfielder’s transfer with Barcelona, without triggering his €6 million release clause, and the deal could be finalized for €10 million.
Luis Enrique is a key player in this transaction.”
This may come as a surprise, but there is a significant element of personal connections, and possibly tax implications as well, since the transfer arrangements are different. 10 million euros (including bonuses?) for such a highly talented player is still a great deal. Although it would be easier to have all the details.
In any case, we’re remaining cautious until it’s finalized. Nothing is certain about the signing, let alone the financial details. Let’s wait and see.
