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Chelsea and Man City in Race to Sign Barcelona Attacking Midfielder Set to Leave Spain in January: Reports

Dro Fernández, who has made five first-team appearances this season, aims to leave Barcelona this January by activating his €6 million release clause.

  • On Jan 17, 2026, Dro Fernández informed FC Barcelona he intends to leave this January by exercising his 6 million release clause.
  • Barcelona had expected Fernández to sign a new contract when he turned 18 earlier this week, which would have allowed them to raise his release clause.
  • Borussia Dortmund are among the suitors as Fernández has made five first-team appearances this season and is rated highly by Hansi Flick, coach.
  • Bayern Munich's senior figures view him highly, with that regard and top clubs' direct contact increasing pressure for January negotiations.
  • Premier League interest sees Chelsea and Manchester City leading the race, intensifying competition for Fernández, making him highly sought after this window.
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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Man City lead race for Barça's Fernández

Barcelona teenager Dro Fernández is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City among others. Transfer Talk has the latest.

·United States
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Barcelona are set to lose talented midfielder Dro Fernandez, who will leave the club during this transfer window. The Spanish-Filipino teenager had started to make progress with Barcelona's first team this season, but has decided to continue his career elsewhere. According to Sport and Mundo Deportivo, Dro will leave the club in January, after communicating to the board that he will activate his €6 million release clause. The 18-year-old joined …

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The winter window of the signing market will bring with it a movement of the most unexpected at FC Barcelona. One of the firmest promises of the blue quarry, Galician Dro Fernández, has decided to pay his termination clause and leave the club. The news was advanced by the newspaper Sport and has been able to corroborate it La Vanguardia.Continue reading...

·Granada, Spain
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La Vanguardia broke the news in Granada, Spain on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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