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. AS confirms this and highlights the crucial role of PSG coach Luis Enrique in the deal.
“Dro is attracted to the idea of playing under the Asturian coach.”
“PSG hopes to finalize the transfer of Dro Fernandez in the coming hours. The midfielder will now pay his release clause, given that he is 18 years old, and PSG took advantage of the situation to convince him.”
Luis Enrique’s involvement was decisive in beating out numerous prestigious European clubs who had expressed interest in recent hours and were even prepared to offer him a much larger sum. Dro is attracted to the idea of playing under the Asturian coach. The Gijón native sees in Dro a midfielder capable of adding quality to PSG and complementing Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián.
However, we remain cautious about the details presented for a transfer that isn’t even signed yet. But it’s quite plausible that Luis Enrique helped convince Dro Fernandez. He has established a compelling playing philosophy, an admired team, and all of this while relying on young talent. The 18-year-old midfielder can believe he’ll truly get his chance.
Of course, he’ll have to earn it. The competition is fierce. This must have been emphasized during the discussions, which may also have been facilitated by the fact that Luis Enrique and the player share the same agent.
