The 18-year-old Pedri is the big bright spot at FC Barcelona so far this season. Although it wasn’t quite clear in the summer whether the youngster would make the direct leap into the first team, the offensive talent has now played 22 competitive games in the Blaugrana star ensemble.
And Pedri is anything but a follower. The Spanish U21 international is fully involved in the attacking game and is always wanted by Lionel Messi. Manoeuvrable, sleek and equipped with an extraordinary eye for spaces, Pedri revives the Barça offensive.
What makes those responsible in Barcelona proud, on the other hand, drives the colleagues in Munich mad. As the ‘Mundo Deportivo’ reported in detail today, Friday, FC Bayern tried everything in the summer to get Pedri into the Bundesliga. Hasan Salihamidzic even lured with the promise that the dribble artist would immediately be a permanent part of the professional team.
Barça remained stubborn
Bayern had a loan with a purchase option in mind. But because Ronald Koeman Pedri’s talent was also known, the Catalans categorically rejected the Champions League winner’s request. According to the ‘Mundo Deportivo’, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is annoyed “Every day about the cancellation”. Because the CEO of Bavaria is of the opinion “That there is no greater talent in this position worldwide” gives.
Barça transferred six million euros to UD Las Palmas in the summer, and the transfer fee can grow to as much as 20 million euros. If you see Pedri playing, it can still be booked as a bargain. You know that at Bayern too.
