Pedri gives update on contract talks with Barca & key to improved fitness

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has confirmed that contract talks with the Catalan giants are going smoothly. He was due to face Spain against Switzerland in his native Tenerife and also spoke about his improved fitness this season after a series of injuries have slowed him down in recent years.

The Canary Islander has played every game for Barcelona this season, starting 15 of their 17 meetings, a testament to his poor health. For La Roja, he has seen more peace of late. He played just once from the start in October, coming off the bench four times for Luis de la Fuente.

“Physically I feel good. I have consistency, which makes me love football. It's a great start to the season and I hope it stays that way for a long time.”

“I feel comfortable with both the national team and Barcelona. It's positional football. It [his injury issues] got more airtime, maybe because I played in important tournaments [for Spain] and at FC Barcelona I didn't have that continuity.”

Pedri explained that he feels like he has found a fitness routine that suits him.

“I train my body, when you relapse, you look for solutions until you find the key. I have found what suits me well and I have the continuity that I like,” he told Sport.

In the meantime, he is currently in talks with Barcelona about a new contract, lasting until 2026.

“I'm very calm, my officers are handling it, I haven't had any news, everything is going well.”

Sporting director Deco has made Pedri their top priority when it comes to handing out new contracts this season, with a long list of big names to add to. His return to fitness and form has highlighted how important he is to the Blaugrana, and how distinctive he can be when he is at 100%.