PSG transfer news: How Luis Enrique convinced Dro Fernandez to leave Barcelona

Dro Fernandez will leave FC Barcelona during this January transfer window to join Paris Saint-Germain. But how did Luis Enrique pull off this remarkable coup?

While PSG supporters were expecting the arrival of Rodrigo Mora or Maghnes Akliouche, it is ultimately Dro Fernandez who is the long-awaited first signing in the attacking department this winter.

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Luis Enrique key to convincing Fernandez

According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG have reached a full agreement with Barcelona for a fee slightly above the £5.1m (€6m) release clause, with reports suggesting around £7.2m (€8.5m).

The French club deliberately chose not to trigger the release clause in order to maintain good relations with Barcelona.

The 18-year-old is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract until June 2030, much to the dismay of the Catalan club who already regret this departure.

According to As, it was Luis Enrique himself who managed to convince Dro Fernandez to leave Catalonia for PSG.

The 18-year-old is attracted by the idea of playing under the Spanish coach. Another twist of fate, both men are represented by the same agent, Ivan de la Pena, which undoubtedly facilitated negotiations between all parties.

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Dro Fernandez has made 5 appearances since the start of the season, only 2 as a starter, including one during Barcelona's resounding 6-1 victory against Olympiakos in the Champions League.

The Spaniard delivered an impressive performance, providing his first professional assist. But despite his young age, Dro Fernandez was pushing for more playing time, a wish Hansi Flick could not grant him.

Conversely, Luis Enrique sees in Dro Fernandez a player capable of shaking up the hierarchy in Paris. The 55-year-old coach reportedly assured him of significantly more playing time than at Barcelona.

Dro Fernandez has certainly noticed that Luis Enrique does not hesitate to place his trust in very young players. With PSG in need of technical reinforcement for their attacking play, this transfer fits perfectly within the European champions' sporting policy.