"I'm very happy and very proud to be joining Paris Saint-Germain. This is a moment of huge pride for me and for my family," Dro said at his presentation with PSG. "I'm hugely excited and motivated to play and to give everything for this shirt."
"A host of Europe's top clubs were interested in signing the youngster, but PSG have won the race for his signature, with the French club's coach, Luis Enrique, playing a key role in getting the deal over the line. Sources told ESPN that Luis Enrique, who shares an agent with Fernández in Iván de la Peña, spoke with the player over the phone and convinced him to make the move to France."
"Fernández's decision has not gone down well with Barça coach Hansi Flick, who has shown a lot of confidence in the attacking midfielder, who has been compared to Thiago Alcantara and Pedri. Flick took Fernández, who joined Barça's academy aged 14 in 2022, on the preseason tour of Asia last summer, where he scored in the win over Daegu FC, and has handed him his debuts in LaLiga and the Champions League this season."
Paris Saint-Germain completed the signing of 18-year-old Dro Fernández from Barcelona after activating his €8 million release clause. Dro left Barcelona in search of regular first-team football and joined PSG, expressing pride and excitement at the move. Luis Enrique played a key role in persuading Dro to move, speaking with the player and sharing an agent with him. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick reacted negatively, questioning the player’s commitment and suggesting outside influences. Fernández joined Barcelona's academy at 14, scored on a preseason tour in Asia, and made LaLiga and Champions League debuts this season.
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