Exit-bound Barcelona talent training in isolation without any coach | Barca Universal

"Barcelona are preparing for the imminent departure of one of their most highly rated academy prospects, with fresh details now emerging about the situation surrounding Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez. A report from MARCA has shed further light on how the club and coaching staff are handling the final stages of what looks set to be a January exit. Despite enjoying the full confidence of Hansi Flick, the 18-year-old attacking midfielder has made it clear that he wants to leave Barcelona immediately."

"However, once Dro made his intentions clear and insisted on leaving during the winter transfer window, Flick acted decisively. The youngster was immediately excluded from first-team activities and has not rejoined any Barcelona squad. That said, Barcelona have not taken any punitive measures beyond the sporting decision. This means that since Dro remains under contract with the club until 2027, he is still permitted to use the club's training facilities."

Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez, an 18-year-old Barcelona academy attacking midfielder, has informed the club that he wants to leave immediately during the January window. He has been removed from first-team training and all youth squads and is currently training alone without supervision from any Barcelona coach. Hansi Flick had placed significant faith in Dro and was deeply affected by the decision. Flick excluded Dro from first-team activities after the player insisted on leaving. Barcelona have not imposed punishments beyond that sporting exclusion; Dro remains contracted until 2027 and is allowed to use club training facilities while his representatives pursue a transfer.

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