Man City is ready to spend 15 million Euros to recruit young Filipino talent Dro Fernandez from Barcelona.

The race to sign Filipino-born star Dro Fernandez, La Masia’s most promising young talent, is heating up as Manchester City prepare to make a €15 million offer. Chelsea’s entry into the race has made the deal even more of a talking point in the transfer market.

According to Fichajes, Manchester City have been tracking Dro Fernandez for months and see him as an attacking midfielder who can adapt quickly to Pep Guardiola’s controlling style of play. City believe that at 17, the player can develop into a key player in the middle of the park.

Dro Fernandez was born in 2007 to a Filipino mother and grew up in the famous La Masia academy. He is currently playing for Barcelona Athletic and has impressed with his maturity in tactical thinking, comprehensive vision and ability to organize the game. Experts assess that Fernandez has leadership qualities and can soon step up to the first team in the near future.

His current contract with Barcelona runs until 2027. However, the Catalan club’s leadership is rushing to extend it, with a high contract termination clause to prevent interest from Premier League clubs.

Dro Fernandez promises to be suitable for Pep Guardiola’s playing style. Photo: CLB

For Man City, this deal is not simply a personnel addition but also part of a long-term plan to maintain dominance. Pep Guardiola is famous for his ability to discover and develop young talent. In a tactical system that emphasizes ball control, an intelligent, creative midfielder like Fernandez would be the ideal piece, supporting experienced stars like Kevin De Bruyne or Bernardo Silva.

If Man City succeeds, this deal will be a strong affirmation of the strategy of investing in young players. Fernandez is not only a “backup card” but also promises to bring youth, creativity and innovation to the midfield, thereby strengthening the ambition to conquer the Premier League and Champions League.