Flick’s reaction after learning about Barcelona prodigy’ decision to leave: ‘Biggest disappointment of my life’ | OneFootball

As reported a while back, Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez is all set to leave FC Barcelona imminently by paying the €6 million release clause in his contract.

The teenager, who celebrated his 18th birthday recently, has offers from several top clubs from across Europe and has decided to move on as a result.

Dro informed Barcelona manager Hansi Flick of his decision at the Ciutat Esportiva earlier this morning and the news sparked a strong reaction from the German tactician, reports SPORT.

Flick disappointed and angry

As per the report, Flick did not react to the development cordially.

The manager was especially upset by the fact that he would be losing a player he considers important for the future, developed within La Masia and who had already featured in several matches under his management.

With Dro’s departure now considered a matter of days, Flick has decided that the player should no longer take part in first-team training sessions.

Dro on his way out. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

The decision is intended to avoid any potential injury and is also based on the view that the player is no longer fully focused on his work with the first team.

Flick’s reaction is understandable considering how much trust he had put in the 18-year-old’s potential, handing him opportunities in the first-team setup since the pre-season in the summer.

The manager regarded Dro as one of the players he had treated with particular care, was deeply affected by the news of his departure.

His disappointment was such that he told people close to him that he had suffered “the biggest disappointment of my life.”

In the coming hours, Dro’s next destination will become fully clear, but what is already confirmed is that the player will leave Barcelona.