PSG lurking as Dro eyes Barça exit with Luis Enrique connection key
Barcelona's 18-year-old midfield gem Dro has expressed his desire to leave this January, with PSG leading the chase and Premier League clubs circling.
Barcelona’s teenage midfield talent Dro has told the club he wants out this transfer window, with PSG and Luis Enrique ready to pounce for the La Masia prospect.
PSG making their move
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, PSG have already submitted a formal offer to the 18-year-old midfielder, who’s now seriously considering the Parisian proposition. The French giants are prepared to trigger his €6 million release clause without breaking a sweat – pocket change for a club with their financial muscle.
The Luis Enrique connection could prove decisive in this potential deal. The former Barça manager shares the same agent as Dro – Iván de la Peña – which might grease the wheels of any negotiations. When quizzed about his interest in the youngster on Friday, Enrique played it cool, simply responding with the Spanish equivalent of “no comment”.
Premier League interest and Dortmund in the mix
Dro’s not short of admirers across Europe’s top leagues. Several Premier League clubs have expressed interest in the Barcelona academy graduate, while Borussia Dortmund – with their stellar reputation for developing young talent – have also joined the queue.
The midfielder recently celebrated his 18th birthday during the Spanish Super Cup, marking a milestone that now makes his departure more straightforward from a regulatory standpoint.
Flick losing faith?
Interestingly, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick opted to leave Dro out of the squad for their recent Copa del Rey clash against Racing Santander – perhaps a telling sign that the relationship has already soured.
This potential departure represents another blow for Barcelona’s youth development plans. While the €6 million would provide some unexpected bread and butter for their stretched finances, they risk watching another La Masia product flourish elsewhere – a scenario that’s become all too familiar for the Catalan club in recent years.
The clock appears to be ticking on Dro’s Barcelona career, with PSG looking the most likely destination as things stand. For Barça fans, seeing another promising youngster head for the exit door will be a proper kick in the teeth.