Transfer news – Barça hoping for a PSG gift in Dro Fernandez chase

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·22 January 2026

Transfer news – Barça hoping for a PSG gift in Dro Fernandez chase

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, which runs until 2027 with FC Barcelona, and has a release clause set at 6 million euros, which PSG is expected to take advantage of. Sport now reports that Barça is attempting to negotiate a higher fee than the clause.

“As a gesture aimed at avoiding further souring relations between the clubs.”

“Barça has accepted his departure but hopes to reach an agreement with the Parisian club in order to avoid triggering the 6 million euro release clause. Barcelona hopes to receive a larger compensation, around 10 million euros, as a gesture aimed at avoiding further souring relations between the clubs and to allow the player to concretely show his gratitude to the club that contributed to his development. Dro will sign with PSG, mainly attracted by Luis Enrique. During one of his regular trips to Barcelona, the Asturian coach met the young player and presented him with a sporting project to which the latter enthusiastically agreed.”

The idea may seem odd—why would PSG agree to pay more than the release clause? However, it’s not impossible. This could be supported by the player, in fact, in order to “help” his training club as he leaves earlier than expected. For 4 million euros, it could be an effort to ease tensions between the clubs.

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Nevertheless, nothing is certain either. The relationship between Paris and Barça is already complicated, so it’s not clear that the Parisian management will make this effort, which is far from mandatory. As for Dro Fernandez, there is nothing concrete to be sure that he is pushing for a negotiation. The fact that he has been sidelined from training for several days does not necessarily make one want to fight for such recognition.

We cannot rule out that the pro-Barça media has, once again, started a somewhat vague rumor to keep the story alive. Which is taking longer than many had announced (as usual). Moreover, it is still not certain that the young midfielder will sign with PSG. So, caution is advised. Especially regarding the financial details.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.