Reasons behind Dro’s decision to leave as Barcelona left stunned and surprised – report | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have been shaken by the news that broke this afternoon. The Blaugrana are set to lose one of the major talents from their academy after Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez decided to leave in the ongoing transfer window.

One of the standout prospects from La Masia, who has just turned 18, informed Hansi Flick and the club about his decision to leave, with the manager left extremely disappointed by the development.

Now, in an extensive report, SPORT has shed some light on Dro’s decision to move on from Barcelona by paying his €6 million release clause.

Why Dro wants to leave

The main reason behind Dro’s decision to change clubs is his belief that he will not be able to succeed at Barcelona.

During the months he has spent training with the first team, the attacking midfielder has gone from feeling grateful to be chosen by Flick to realising that his chances of playing regularly in a Barcelona shirt are limited.

Dro is a shy but very intelligent player with great clarity in thoughts and maturity. Since being integrated into the first-team setup by Flick, on the recommendation of Bojan Krkic, he has featured sparingly.

When he dropped back to Barça Atletic, he experienced first-hand the difficulty of moving between the reserve side and the senior squad.

Dro says goodbye to Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Moreover, competition for places has also played a key role in his decision. Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo are ahead of him in the No. 10 role. And even when Gavi suffered an injury, and Pedri spent several weeks sidelined, Dro was never seen as a genuine alternative.

This has frustrated the player who believes he has the ability to compete at the highest level. There is also a lesser-known aspect of Dro’s character – his high level of self-demand.

Barcelona surprised by move

Dro wants to leave Barcelona in the best possible way and without generating controversy. He has made the decision after careful thought, and it is not an impulsive move by a teenager.

The La Masia talent is convinced that the best step for his career is to leave the club he is very grateful to for the opportunity they gave him.

As far as Barça are concerned, they have been left stunned and surprised by Dro’s decision. After all, the club saw the youngster as a high-level alternative for the No. 8 position currently held by Pedri.

At the same time, the Blaugrana, who were ready to renew his contract, accept that the young player’s decision must be respected.

Dro has not yet chosen his next destination – Chelsea, Manchester City, and Borussia Dortmund are some of the names interested. But he will bid goobye to Barcelona.