The recent situation concerning Dro Fernandez
has heightened concerns about the agents of rising Barcelona stars. The 18-year-old midfielder, represented by Ivan de la Pena, is set to leave Spotify Camp Nou for Paris Saint-Germain, leaving many within the club displeased.
Dro’s exit is viewed as a significant setback for Barcelona, who had high expectations for the young talent. He has cited insufficient playing time as the reason for his move, but new allegations suggest there may be more to the story.
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According to
Cadena SER
, some players at Barcelona, particularly those from La Masia, are uneasy about the influence of agents like Pini Zahavi and Jorge Mendes. Both have a close rapport with president Joan Laporta and represent many players considered likely to ascend to the senior team.
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Dro is one of the few young players involved with the first team not represented by Mendes or Zahavi. His agent, de la Pena, has drawn criticism within Barcelona regarding the situation with the young midfielder and his choice to pursue a January transfer to PSG.
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Is agent influence a concern at Barcelona?
The alleged influence of Mendes at Barcelona has been a hot topic, particularly considering previous transfer dealings. However, it appears that this influence is unlikely to diminish anytime soon, as Laporta is reportedly satisfied with how matters are unfolding, as is Zahavi. This situation could potentially lead to more young talents represented by other agents seeking opportunities elsewhere in the future, raising concerns.