"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."
"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."
Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez, who recently turned 18, will leave FC Barcelona imminently after paying his €6 million release clause. The teenager received offers from several top European clubs and decided to move on. Dro informed Barcelona manager Hansi Flick of his decision at the Ciutat Esportiva earlier this morning, prompting a strong reaction. Flick was disappointed and angry, especially at losing a La Masia-developed player he regarded as important for the future and had already featured under his management. Flick has removed Dro from first-team training to avoid injury and because the player is no longer fully focused. The destination will be confirmed in the coming hours.
Read at Barca Universal
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