Barça sign Duro's replacement on a free transfer, and Flick has already given the OK

Pedro Fernández's departure has gone down like a bucket of cold water in FC Barcelona's offices. Nobody expected it, not even Hansi Flick, who had strongly backed the youngster since his arrival. The German coach trusted that he would close the contract renewal once the player reached legal age.

The surprise has been enormous, Flick gave him minutes, opened the door to the first team for him, and allowed him to experience a full preseason at the highest level. That's why the coaching staff finds it hard to understand the reasons for his decision. This is especially true because his destination appears to be Paris Saint-Germain, a club with fierce competition and few guarantees of continuity.

A transfer that brings money…but no signings

The agreement with the Parisian club is practically closed. Although the release clause set the price at six million euros, the sporting management of the blaugrana club, led by Joan Laporta and Deco, trust that they will raise the figure to ten. This departure would at least allow Barça not to lose La Masia's gem without leaving an economic trace.

The club has asked the footballer for a final gesture, to not leave through the back door. The institution considers that this income is reasonable for a player who has not yet consolidated his talent at the elite level and who has only shown promising flashes. Even so, the money will not be used to strengthen the squad in the winter.

Flick closes the door to the market

The German coach's message is clear, there will be no signings. Flick feels comfortable with the current resources and considers that the squad is well covered. The arrival of João Cancelo on loan was the last planned move, and no further additions are expected in that area of the field.

In addition, Barça has reliable alternatives. Dani Olmo, Fermín López, and Gavi's gradual return strengthen a position that already has internal competition. That's why Dro's replacement will not come from outside, the solution was at home.

Juan Hernández, the silent bet

The chosen one is Juan Hernández, another gem from the academy. He is a footballer who has been knocking on the door for some time and who is already a key piece of the reserve team under Juliano Haus Belletti's orders. His growth has been constant, far from media noise, but with a real impact on the field.

The definitive proof of Flick's trust came with his draft for a Champions League match against Slavia Prague, a gesture that says a lot. Hernández is not arriving as a stopgap or as a distant bet for the future. He is arriving to compete, for free, and with the coach's full backing.