"The main reason behind Dro's decision to change clubs is his belief that he will not be able to succeed at Barcelona. During the months he has spent training with the first team, the attacking midfielder has gone from feeling grateful to be chosen by Flick to realising that his chances of playing regularly in a Barcelona shirt are limited. Dro is a shy but very intelligent player with great clarity in thoughts and maturity."
"Moreover, competition for places has also played a key role in his decision. Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo are ahead of him in the No. 10 role. And even when Gavi suffered an injury, and Pedri spent several weeks sidelined, Dro was never seen as a genuine alternative. This has frustrated the player who believes he has the ability to compete at the highest level. There is also a lesser-known aspect of Dro's character - his high level of self-demand."
Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez, an 18-year-old La Masia prospect, decided to leave FC Barcelona by paying his €6 million release clause. He believes he cannot succeed at Barcelona after limited first-team opportunities despite training with the senior squad. Integrated into the first-team setup on Bojan Krkic's recommendation and overseen by Hansi Flick, he featured sparingly and struggled to move consistently between Barça Atlètic and the senior side. Strong competition in the No.10 role from Fermin López, Dani Olmo, and the presence of Gavi and Pedri during injuries reduced his chances. A highly self-demanding and mature player, he chose to depart after careful consideration and aims to leave without controversy.
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