Dro Fernandez bids farewell to Barça with grace

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·27 January 2026

Dro Fernandez bids farewell to Barça with grace

At only 18 years old, Dro Fernandez, a midfielder trained at La Masia, has announced his departure from FC Barcelona through a message showing remarkable maturity. Having joined the Catalan training center at the age of 14, the young Spaniard is now preparing to open a new chapter with Paris Saint-Germain.

Dro Fernandez "I will be eternally grateful"

"Hola culers, I arrived at La Masia at just fourteen, with the dream of one day wearing the jersey of Barça's first team. After almost four unforgettable seasons, today it is my turn to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life: to say goodbye to the club that has been my home these past years. I leave behind many friendships, learnings, and memories that will always accompany me. I will be eternally grateful to all the club members and, in particular, to my teammates, for every moment shared on and off the field.

Dro Fernandez "Barça and La Masia have not only been part of my journey, but they will live forever within me."

It is difficult to express in words all that I feel for this club and for this city, which I will always carry in my heart. Even though I am taking a different path today, I will continue to support and cheer for you like any other, wherever you are. Barça and La Masia have not only been part of my journey, but they will live forever within me. Thank you for everything. Visca el Barça i visca Catalunya, sempre."

The message published by Dro Fernandez is far from trivial. In both content and form, it reflects a well-established professionalism, rare at this age. No hasty exit, no break-up stance. The young midfielder takes the time to thank his training club, to talk about his years of learning, and to salute his teammates. He understands what he is leaving behind, and especially what he has received. This clarity says a lot about the player, but also about the man in the making.

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Leaving La Masia is never neutral, and Dro neither seeks to justify himself nor to put on a show. He embraces a difficult decision with respect and intelligence. For Paris Saint-Germain, this message is almost as valuable as a first match: it paints the portrait of a structured player, aware of his journey, capable of managing transitions without rushing through the stages. At 18, that's no small feat.

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