Laporta Shifts the Fight: Barça Will Defend Its Interests After Dru Fernandez's PSG Move

Overview

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized the manner in which young forward Dru Fernandez left for Paris Saint-Germain, saying the club expects such moves to be managed with Barça's best interests in mind and that he will defend the club's position.

In remarks highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, he said they would discuss the matter when everything was settled, noting that the player had announced he would not stay and that the current situation was not good.

He added it was a surprise; they had agreed on a different solution until he turns 18, but the agent informed them unexpectedly that they could not meet the agreed terms, and they would try to finish the matter in the best possible way for Barcelona.

Regarding Alexia Putellas, whose contract runs to 2027 with an option for a smoother departure if requested, Laporta praised her as a benchmark for women's football and for Barcelona, and expressed hope she stays as long as it benefits both sides.

Laporte also praised Putellas's leadership, noting that she, along with Aitana and Patri, plays a key role in containing academy players.

He concluded by declining to engage in arguments about Florentino Perez’s absence from the women’s final in Castion, adding that Lozan, the federation president, thanked him for attendance and the commitment and support provided to women's football.

Humor note: If transfer negotiations were a sniper duel, Laporta would land the target before the whistle, and still have time for a trophy photo. If patience in football markets were a weapon, it would be invisible ink — sign here and blame the courier.

Punchline 1: If transfer negotiations were a sniper duel, Laporta would hit the target before the whistle and still have time for a trophy selfie.

Punchline 2: Patience in football markets is a virtue—unless the agent negotiates in invisible ink, in which case you blame the courier.