FC Barcelona has unveiled its official squad photo for the 2025/26 season, a tradition cherished by Culers that includes the first team, head coach, and president Joan Laporta. The image was released on Monday and offers insight into the club’s current dynamics and ongoing transfers.
While the photo captures the entire Barcelona squad, as SPORT has noted, one absence stands out. Dro Fernandez, the highly regarded young talent, is not featured.
The 18-year-old midfielder, who has been part of the first-team squad this season, is reportedly set to leave the Catalan club in January. While the transfer has not been officially finalized by Barça, the decision to exclude him reflects the club’s and Hansi Flick’s stance and signals that it is time for all parties to part ways.
It is no secret that the player has practically agreed a move to PSG this winter transfer window, and despite the transfer not being officially announced yet, the club decided not to include him in the group photo.
However, another player, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who has also agreed to join Girona on loan until the end of the season, still features, as he is the incumbent club captain. Diego Kochen, the reserve-team goalkeeper, also finds a place.
Meanwhile, Raphinha has taken over an interesting tradition that Gerard Piqué used to follow, keeping his hands pointed at the cameraman in an interlocked position, and the Brazilian seems to be doing it every year since the Spaniard’s departure.
Apart from this, there are no major anomalies to note in the photo, with the entire first-team squad present. The absence of Dro is a clear indication of how the club and Hansi Flick feel about him, and it is better for all parties to make the break as soon as possible and go their separate ways.