Gavi-PSG Rift & Barcelona Staff Under Fire: Latest Updates

KOMPAS.com – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) officially introduced Dro Fernandez as their new recruit from Barcelona on Monday (26/1/2026).

Dro Fernandez agreed to join PSG after Barcelona received fresh funds worth 8.2 million euros (Rp. 163.2 billion).

A number of Spanish media said that PSG paid a transfer fee slightly above the player’s release clause of six million euros.

The Filipino player has a 4.5 year contract with Les Parisiens and will defend the defending Ligue 1 champions until 2030.

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“After almost four unforgettable seasons, today I have to make one of the most difficult decisions in my life, namely saying goodbye to the club that has been my home in recent years,” wrote Dro Fernandez on his personal Instagram.

Dro Fernandez’s departure to PSG left Barcelona feeling disappointed, who had trained the player at academy level.

Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, explained that before the transfer took place, Dro had actually reached an initial agreement regarding a new contract with Barcelona.

Gavi was furious that Dro was let go by Barcelona

Barcelona’s young midfielder, Gavi is known as a brave figure and has been open about his feelings since his debut in the first team at the age of 16.

Not long ago, he was reportedly involved in tension with the coaching staff, as reported by Football Espana.

Currently, Gavi is recovering after undergoing surgery on his meniscus and is expected to return to play in February.

Before he had time to play again with Dro, disappointing news was received following the departure of Barcelona’s young talent to France.

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According to reports, Gavi was unhappy with Dro’s departure and expressed his dissatisfaction with the coaching staff.

The head coach, Hansi Flick, was also angry at Dro’s decision to leave, but Gavi took his anger out on the coaching staff.

Gavi told his manager that he believes Dro should get more chances in the first team, which could increase their chances of keeping him.

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For example, when playing in the Copa del Rey against Guadalajara, Dro didn’t get the chance to play.