Laporta blames agent for Dro's transfer from Barcelona to PSG - 'It was a betrayal' | Barca Universal

"With Jorge Mendes, we've kept Lamine, and we haven't had the same problem as with 'Lo Pelat', where Dro went to PSG because of him. If Jorge Mendes had had Dro, it wouldn't have happened. With his agent, due to his history with Barcelona, he had a special relationship and it seemed like a betrayal."

"I felt bad for Hansi. He placed him in the first team dynamic, to the detriment of players who deserved it more because they had Barcelona more ingrained in them. With his agent, due to his history with Barcelona, he had a special relationship and it seemed like a betrayal."

"We are looking at ways. He has a level of assists and goals that we are very happy with. One of the options is to secure another loan. The club are also looking at exercising part of the purchase option, and we'll see about the rest."

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta discussed the January departure of Pedro Fernandez 'Dro' to PSG, attributing the move to agent Ivan de la Pena's influence. Laporta contrasted this with his positive relationship with agent Jorge Mendes, noting that Mendes helped retain Lamine Yamal. Laporta characterized Dro's exit as a betrayal and treacherous backstab, expressing sympathy for coach Hansi Flick who had integrated the player into the first team. He acknowledged PSG's cordial relations with Barcelona. Additionally, Laporta addressed Marcus Rashford's future, indicating Barcelona is exploring options including extending his loan or exercising part of the purchase option valued at €30 million.

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