Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their pursuit of Barcelona youngster Pedro Dro Fernandez after formally presenting a contract proposal to the 18-year-old midfielder, who is set to leave the Catalan club, as reported by SoftFootball.
As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, PSG are ready to activate Dro’s €6m release clause, a move that has placed them firmly at the front of the race for one of La Masia’s brightest emerging talents.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Paris Saint-Germain have presented their contract proposal to Dro who’s set to leave Barcelona.
PSG are pushing to sign 18 year old midfielder with talks already underway behind the scenes — for €6m release clause.
Talks between PSG and the player’s representatives are already progressing behind the scenes, with the French champions keen to wrap up the deal quickly. Dro is believed to be seeking a clearer pathway to regular first-team football, a factor that has heavily influenced his decision to move on.
SoftFootball previously highlighted the growing reputation of the midfielder within Barcelona’s squad, including public praise from senior teammate Pedri, which only underlines how highly rated he is within the club.
Despite his potential, Barcelona are understood to be resigned to losing Dro due to their ongoing financial limitations. The club are unable to compete with the contract terms on offer and see the release clause as difficult to resist in the current climate.
His decision has reportedly caused disappointment internally, with head coach Hansi Flick said to be deeply affected by the news, even describing the situation as the biggest disappointment of his life after learning of the player’s intention to leave.
Dro had enjoyed a promising spell under Flick this season, but concerns over long-term opportunities and squad planning appear to have played a major role in his thinking. Sources close to the dressing room suggest the teenager has been open with teammates about his desire to test himself elsewhere, further strengthening the belief that his departure is imminent.
For PSG, the move fits neatly into a broader shift in recruitment strategy. The club are increasingly focused on securing elite young talent capable of developing into long-term first-team pillars. With links between Dro’s agent, Ivan de la Pena, and PSG manager Luis Enrique, the Paris side feel confident they can offer the right environment for his growth.
Although clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the situation, PSG’s early approach and concrete proposal currently give them the edge. If completed, the transfer would mark another statement of intent from PSG as they continue to invest heavily in the future rather than just the present.
