Pedri has had a fantastic 12 months. He helped Spain to win Euro 2024 last summer, before playing a major role in Barcelona who won a domestic Treble. But it could have been so different for the 22-year-old midfielder.
According to Diario, Pedri reports from a few weeks ago that Bayern Munch tried to sign him when Hansi Flick, his current head coach in Barcelona, ​​was in charge of the Bundesliga Giants.
“They were interested in me, but my love for Barcelona was unconditional. It is the club of my dreams and it will be very difficult to leave there.”
Pedri was one of Barcelona's best artists during the Interior in 2024-25, and this led him to win this year's balloon d'Or, which will be distributed by France later this year. He admitted that he was satisfied with the recognition and he has some confidence about the issue.
“I don't look much at individual prizes, but because Rodri has won the Ballon d'Or, it is different. Because they usually have not focused on players in midfield. The titles with the national team weigh a lot and this has changed.
“We are confronted with a Nations League final. The most important thing is the team. I am proud that they have me in some conversations. But I will keep my voice for when everything is over and it will be.”
Pedri was also asked to compare Luis de la Fuente, his current head coach in Spain, and Luis Enrique, who was the previous manager of La Roja and also the winner of the Champions League 2024-25 with Paris Saint-Germain.
“They are two different coaches. De la Fuente always bets me from the youth ranks and Luis Enrique is also spectacular and has my debut with Spain. I don't choose, it's like I choose between dad and mother.”