Manchester City one among clubs vying to sign exit-bound Barcelona academy gem | OneFootball

Earlier today, FC Barcelona were dealt a major blow as teenage prodigy Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez informed the club of his decision to leave in the ongoing transfer window.

The 18-year-old La Masia gem has a €6 million release clause in his contract, which he intends to pay and depart, with several top teams across Europe vying to sign him.

The news has not gone down well at Barça, with manager Hansi Flick, in particular, understood to be greatly disappointed.

Manchester City pursuing Dro

While it is still not confirmed as to which club Dro will be signing for once he leaves Barcelona, the identity of one of his suitors has now emerged.

Indeed, according to Gerard Romero, Premier League heavyweights Manchester City are among the clubs who have made an offer to sign the La Masia sensation.

Dro (L) set to move on. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The Cityzens have been monitoring the 18-year-old attacking midfielder for some time now and are believed to be one of the teams keen on acquiring his services.

Activating his €6 million purchase clause will not be an issue at all for the English giants, who have already made two major moves this month, bringing in Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi.

Dro’s own decision

The update from Romero further states that it was Dro’s decision to leave Barcelona. The youngster wants to move on in order to continue his development by playing regularly.

The La Masia prospect was upfront and honest with the Blaugrana about his decision, as he does not wish to wait around to get continuity at the club.

The youngster will now assess all the offers he has, including one from Manchester City, and choose his next destination before depositing the €6 million release clause amount to secure his release.