Man City aims to invest in the 17-year-old Filipino prodigy

Man City is ready to spend 15 million Euros to sign the promising Filipino player Dro Fernandez from Barcelona.

The race to secure the signature of Filipino star Dro Fernandez, currently La Masia’s most promising young talent, is heating up as Manchester City plans to submit a 15 million Euro offer. Chelsea’s entry into the competition has made this transfer a key highlight of the market.

According to Fichajes, Manchester City has monitored Dro Fernandez for several months and considers him an attacking midfielder who can quickly adapt to Pep Guardiola’s possession-based playing style. City believes that at 17, he has the potential to develop into a crucial central midfield figure.

Born in 2007 to a Filipino mother, Dro Fernandez was developed in the renowned La Masia academy. He currently plays for Barcelona Athletic and impresses with his mature tactical thinking, broad vision, and playmaking abilities. Experts see him as a natural leader who could soon advance to the first team.

His current contract with Barcelona runs until 2027. However, the Catalan club’s management is urgently working on an extension, including a high release clause to deter interest from Premier League clubs.

For Man City, this deal is not just about adding a player but is part of a long-term strategy to maintain dominance. Pep Guardiola is renowned for identifying and nurturing young talent. In a tactical system that emphasizes ball control, an intelligent and creative midfielder like Fernandez would be an ideal complement to experienced stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.

Should Man City succeed, this signing will strongly affirm their investment strategy in youth players. Fernandez is not merely a backup option but promises to bring youthfulness, creativity, and unpredictability to midfield, strengthening their ambitions to conquer the Premier League and Champions League.