Barcelona plan to extend 18‑year‑old La Masia midfielder Pedro "Dro" Fernandez’s contract after a breakthrough under Hansi Flick. Betting angle: Dro has been released from Spain U18 and is likely to feature in the Copa del Rey tie vs Racing Santander — punters could back Barcelona in the cup and place a small stake on Dro to make an appearance as a substitute.
Barcelona set to offer new contract to La Masia teenager Pedro "Dro" Fernandez
Hansi Flick has handed heavy praise to 18‑year‑old Pedro "Dro" Fernandez after the La Masia graduate impressed during pre‑season and continued to earn minutes with the first team of Barcelona this campaign. The young attacking midfielder has become a notable presence in training and matchday squads despite limited overall playing time.
Contract renewal seen as priority
Barcelona intend to reward Dro with a new deal in the coming weeks as part of a long‑term strategy to lock down promising academy talent. His current contract runs until 2027, but the club view an extension as a logical step to secure his future and mirror the pathway used for other academy graduates who have transitioned to the senior squad.
Playing time and cup opportunity
Dro has accumulated roughly 150 minutes across all competitions so far. Although omitted from the Super Cup squad, he has the manager’s trust and was recently released from Spain’s U‑18 setup, making him available for the upcoming Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie against Racing Santander. That fixture presents the most realistic chance for increased minutes this month.
Sporting impact and betting outlook
From a sporting standpoint, the contract move signals Barcelona’s confidence in Dro’s long‑term potential and commitment to integrating academy talent into the first team. For bettors, the news increases the likelihood of Dro being used in the Copa del Rey tie — consider backing Barcelona in the cup and placing a small, speculative stake on Dro to make an appearance (likely as a substitute) rather than riskier markets like goal scorer.
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