Laporta criticizes Dro Fernández’s agent amid unpleasant situation at Barcelona.

The tension between Barcelona and Dro Fernández’s agent is reaching alarming levels, with the president of the Catalan club, Joan Laporta, expressing his outrage in a strong statement. The 18-year-old talent, considered one of the brightest prospects from the renowned La Masia academy, is about to sign with Paris Saint-Germain, which has left Laporta extremely frustrated and at odds with the player’s representative.

Dro Fernández, who has been an emerging figure at Barcelona, has caught the attention of PSG, which is willing to pay a sum of 8 million euros, slightly above his release clause, in an attempt to facilitate his transfer. The athlete’s decision to leave Camp Nou is reportedly due to dissatisfaction with the playing time he received in the first team, prompting him to seek new opportunities in the French capital.

In an interview with Catalunya Radio, Laporta did not hold back criticism of Dro’s agent, stating that the agent’s behavior was unexpected and treacherous. “We will make a statement when everything is resolved, but this has been an unpleasant situation,” said Laporta. “We were surprised, as we had agreed on a different solution for when he turned 18. Surprisingly, his representative informed us that he could not fulfill what we had agreed upon. We will try to resolve this in the best way for Barcelona.”

Laporta’s dissatisfaction is shared by the team’s coach, Hansi Flick, who also expressed discontent with the attitude of the young player. Flick emphasized the importance of representing Barcelona with total dedication and loyalty. “I want to tell the young players of La Masia that we are Barça, one of the best teams in the world. We offer the opportunity to train with us, to grow daily alongside the best players. If they want to play for Barça, then they must do so with 100% of their heart,” Flick stated. “These colors must be lived intensely; that is what I want to see. All the others, I do not want.”

Meanwhile, Barcelona secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Oviedo, returning to the top of La Liga, but the shadow of this imminent transfer looms over the club. The situation of Dro Fernández serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges clubs face in developing and retaining young talent, especially at a time when major teams are willing to make significant investments to secure their future stars.