Enrique Breaks the Ice with a 50-Goal, 50-Assist Dream: PSG Welcome Drew Fernandez with a Cheeky Clause

Signing moment and Enrique's ice-breaker

Luis Enrique, the Spanish coach of Paris Saint-Germain, sought to break the ice with the club's new arrival, Drew Fernandez, who had just joined from Barcelona to the Parc des Princes. The moment was captured on PSG's social channels as the two began a new chapter in the French capital.

PSG posted on X a video of Fernandez signing the contract; the shy young forward is shown before the camera, and Enrique is first to clap, turning a tense moment into a light-hearted invitation to settle in at the club.

Afterward, Enrique delivered a playful nudge about the deal, suggesting the new signing was entering a project built on energy, ambition, and a touch of humor.

Transfer details and rationale

The official transfer was completed on Monday evening. While Barcelona has not disclosed official numbers, reporting places the fee at around €8.2 million, with PSG ultimately paying more than the €6 million release clause.

The choice of a direct transfer rather than triggering the release clause was described as beneficial for both sides, helping avoid taxes tied to depositing the clause amount and keeping the process smooth for Fernandez to join the French capital.

On Barcelona’s side, sources indicate the club received a higher payment than the clause value in Fernandez’s contracts, a detail that has drawn its own discussions among fans and pundits alike.

Sources note that the player told his Barça teammates last week of his wish to depart and that he was heading to Paris, particularly after learning of Enrique's direct interest and role in convincing him to join the project, a move that now links two storied clubs in a fresh chapter.