"Barcelona have been left stunned after teenager Dro Fernández informed the club of his desire to leave this January by exercising his €6 million ($7m) release clause, sources have told ESPN. Fernández has made five first-team appearances this season and is highly rated by coach Hansi Flick. He turned 18 this week and celebrated with a cake, given to him by teammate Raphinha, on the flight back from Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final win against Real Madrid."
"However, clubs across Europe, especially in Germany and England, have been tracking the talented attacking midfielder for years, with Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Chelsea among the other teams who are known to have been interested in the past, per sources. Paris Saint-Germain are another side, through coach Luis Enrique, who is close friends with Fernández's agent, Ivan de la Peña, who have been touted as a possible destination."
"Fernández joined Barça as a 14-year-old in 2022 and has quickly progressed through the academy, earning comparisons with the likes of Thiago Alcantara and Pedri. He announced himself on the first-team stage with a stunning strike in preseason against Daegu FC and later made his competitive debut against Real Sociedad in LaLiga. A first Champions League start follow"
Dro Fernández has notified Barcelona of his intention to leave this January by activating his €6 million release clause after turning 18. He has made five first-team appearances this season and is highly rated by coach Hansi Flick, and he has been given minutes in both the Champions League and LaLiga. Barcelona had expected to renew his contract now he is 18 to raise the clause, but the player and his camp communicated plans to depart. Multiple top European clubs have shown long-term interest, and Fernández progressed through Barça's academy since joining at 14.
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