At just 18 years old, Dro Fernandez, a midfielder who came through La Masia, has officially announced his departure from FC Barcelona with a message demonstrating remarkable maturity. Having joined the Catalan club’s youth academy at the age of 14, the young Spaniard is now preparing to begin a new chapter with Paris Saint-Germain.
Dro Fernandez: “I will be eternally grateful”
“Hola culers, I arrived at La Masia at just fourteen years old, with the dream of one day wearing the Barça first-team jersey. After almost four unforgettable seasons, today it’s up to me to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life: saying goodbye to the club that has been my home for the past few years.
I leave behind many friendships, lessons learned, and memories that will always stay with me. I will be eternally grateful to everyone at the club and, in particular, to my teammates, for every moment we shared on and off the pitch.
” Dro Fernandez: “Barça and La Masia have not only been part of my journey, but they will live on in me forever.”
It’s difficult to express in words everything I feel for this club and this city, which I will always carry in my heart. Even though I’m taking a different path today, I will continue to support and encourage you like no one else, wherever you are. Barça and La Masia have not only been part of my journey, but they will live on in me forever. Thank you for everything. Visca el Barça i visca Catalunya, sempre.”
The message posted by Dro Fernandez is anything but trivial. In both its content and style, it reflects a well-established professionalism, rare at his age. No rushed exit, no confrontational posturing. The young midfielder takes the time to thank his boyhood club, to reflect on his years of development, and to salute his teammates. He’s taking stock of what he’s leaving behind, and especially what he’s gained. This clear-sightedness says a lot about the player, but also about the man he’s developing.
Leaving La Masia is never a neutral event, and Dro isn’t trying to justify himself or make a spectacle of it. He’s accepting a difficult decision with respect and intelligence. For Paris Saint-Germain, this message is almost as important as a first match: it paints the portrait of a well-structured player, aware of his journey, capable of managing transitions without rushing things. At 18, that’s no small feat.
