Transfer news: Clubs eye Dro Fernandez as cautious PSG hesitate

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·23 January 2026

Transfer news: Clubs eye Dro Fernandez as cautious PSG hesitate

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 ends in 2027 at FC Barcelona, and has a release clause of 6 million euros that PSG is expected to take advantage of. Journalists Marc Mechenoua (Le Parisien) and Abdellah Boulma provide an update on the situation this Friday evening.

Marc Mechenoua:

Discussions continue between PSG and Barcelona for Dro Fernandez. Relations between Laporta and Al-Khelaïfi are now calm, but Paris is being cautious in the negotiation to avoid upsetting the Catalans, who are unhappy to see their talent leave. Several clubs have been very aggressive in recent days trying to change Dro Fernandez's decision to join PSG. Chelsea and Manchester City have had several contacts with his representatives. Dortmund has made several offers.

Abdellah Boulma:

“The Dro Fernandez case is still ongoing between PSG and FC Barcelona. The pace is explained by the competition from certain clubs, notably Man City and Chelsea (as noted by Marc Mechenoua), and by Paris's desire to proceed cautiously with Barça. The good relations between NAK and Laporta fuel Parisian confidence in resolving the case.”

It is difficult to have certainties without concrete elements, except that Dro Fernandez is indeed leaving Barça. Even though it is not official either. A change of situation remains possible as long as he has not signed elsewhere. This is especially true for a transfer to PSG.

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Several media outlets have mentioned it as a done deal, except that nothing is certain yet. So, other clubs can still try their luck, and a surprise remains possible. We will wait for certainties. Apparently, there is still confidence.

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