PSG Snatch Dro Fernandez From Barcelona in Explosive €8.2m Deal
Paris Saint-Germain have struck again in Barcelona’s academy, completing the €8.2 million signing of highly rated teenager Dro Fernandez in a move that has triggered anger and disbelief at Camp Nou.
The French champions confirmed on Monday that the attacking midfielder has joined from Barcelona, signing a contract until 2030 and taking the No. 27 shirt, bringing an abrupt end to his rapid rise with the Catalan giants.
The deal has caused particular frustration inside Barcelona’s hierarchy, with president Joan Laporta publicly expressing his disappointment after what the club believed was a clear verbal agreement over the player’s long term future.
Fernandez’s departure comes at a sensitive moment for Barcelona, who had fast tracked the teenager into the first team over the past six months and viewed him as a central part of their sporting project. His exit also deepens the long standing tension between the two European heavyweights.
The timing of the move is significant. Fernandez had already made five senior appearances for Barcelona this season, four in La Liga, and had tasted Champions League football, evidence of the trust placed in him by the coaching staff despite his age.
The atmosphere surrounding his breakthrough had been one of optimism. Fernandez was included in Barcelona’s pre season tour of South Korea, training alongside established stars and quickly adapting to the demands of elite football.
His La Liga debut arrived in September during a tight 2-1 win over Real Sociedad, where he showed composure beyond his years. A month later, he announced himself on the European stage by providing an assist in a 6-1 Champions League victory over Olympiakos.
Behind the scenes, however, uncertainty was growing. Laporta revealed that Barcelona believed a clear plan was in place to renew Fernandez’s deal once he reached the appropriate age, only for discussions to collapse unexpectedly when his representatives withdrew from the agreement.
PSG moved decisively. Their recruitment team identified Fernandez as a high ceiling talent, and the €8.2m fee underlines how strongly the club believes in his potential, despite his limited senior experience.
The second half of the story is familiar to Barcelona supporters. PSG have repeatedly targeted La Masia graduates, most notably with the capture of Xavi Simons in 2019, while the record breaking Neymar transfer remains a defining scar in the rivalry.
For PSG, the move fits a clear strategic shift toward elite youth rather than solely established superstars. Fernandez arrives with top level experience already on his resume and the challenge now is translating that promise into consistent minutes in Ligue 1 under Luis Enrique.
For Barcelona, the loss cuts deep. Financial compensation offers little comfort when a homegrown talent who was already contributing on the pitch leaves midway through his breakout season.
Fernandez now begins a new chapter in Paris, facing the demands of a new league, language, and tactical environment. Barcelona, meanwhile, are left to reflect on another academy departure and the growing cost of agreements that fall apart before they are secured.
Welcome Dro Fernández! ✍️❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/oAvugA19UC
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 26, 2026