PSG are about to pull off a smart move in the youth market. Barring a last-minute twist, Dro Fernández’s €6 million release clause is set to be activated and the midfielder will sign with Paris on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The capital club is very close to landing one of FC Barcelona’s most coveted prospects.
According to Fabrice Hawkins, PSG are finalizing the last administrative details to trigger the clause. Dro Fernández has already told his teammates that he is heading to Paris. On the Barcelona side, the news has gone down badly. Hansi Flick and the club’s executives are furious, especially with the player’s agent, in an already tense context.
Luis Enrique’s decisive role
If the deal is moving so quickly, it is no coincidence. Behind the scenes, Luis Enrique has been personally involved. The Paris coach took the time to speak directly with the player, to talk football, the project, the demands and, above all, reality. No empty promises, no marketing talk—just a frank, straightforward discussion about what he expects, what he demands, and what he will not compromise on.
The message got through. Dro Fernández quickly understood that this would not be a comfort transfer, but a real challenge. A clear framework, demanding football, and progress to be earned. And clearly, that approach worked, as the player made it known that the idea of joining PSG genuinely excites him.
This case above all illustrates the evolution of the Paris project. Luis Enrique no longer just signs off on a name on a list: he gets involved, he explains, he convinces. In Paris, it is no longer just a club recruiting; it is a coach choosing his players, and players choosing their coach too. Dro Fernández has not signed yet, but everything is in place, and when Luis Enrique commits personally, the project becomes concrete—and that often makes all the difference.
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