Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro admitted it is flattering to be linked with FC Barcelona, though he remains focused on his current club and international duty.
Speaking to El Periódico at Las Rozas, Porro addressed summer inquiries from both Barcelona and Real Madrid. “Simply, as I already said, I have a contract with my club and I am very happy there,” Porro told El Periódico. “I also have to respect it.”
Real Madrid opted for Denzel Dumfries, while Barcelona converted Eric Garcia, though Barcelona continues to search for a right-back and views Pedro Porro as a priority. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has even said that Porro is one of his favorite players, as revealed by the podcast “Barça Reservat”.
Upon learning this, Porro told El Periódico, “I hadn’t seen it.” He added, “It is also a compliment on his part. As I said before, it is good that, for example, the president of another club that is not mine values my work. Surely it means I am doing things well.”
The 27-year-old right-back acknowledged the significance of drawing attention from Camp Nou. “Yes, of course it is a compliment,” Porro told El Periódico. “When one of the best clubs in the world is interested in one, or at least that is what they say, it is always good, because surely I am doing my job well.”
🔴𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 | Pedro Porro atendió al diario en Las Rozas y se mostró halagado por estar en la agenda del FC Barcelona 🤔¿Le asombra Cubarsí con solo 19 años por lo que está haciendo? 🎙️ @Jordigil pic.twitter.com/9BOrraYlKc
Porro discussed Tottenham’s domestic struggles during a difficult period in the lower half of the Premier League table. “It hurts me very much to see my team, which has always competed in high positions, in this situation,” Porro told El Periódico. “But everything is part of a new project.”
He praised the intensity of English football. “Everything,” Porro said regarding what makes the Premier League special to El Periódico. “The truth is that it is a very competitive league. I would especially highlight the rhythm of play.”
“Always the same,” Porro told El Periódico. “I have always said it: I come with the same humility as always, with a lot of pride and trying to help the team.”
Porro also praised young Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. “He is a wonderful boy, who helps you and contributes a lot to the team,” Porro told El Periódico. “For me it is a privilege to play with him because he is the best.”
He expressed similar admiration for 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí. “He is extraordinary,” Porro told El Periódico. “Having this mentality being so young… I think he will be one of the best center-backs in the world.”
Porro confirmed his immediate goals involve full recovery from a recent injury. “Being well, returning from injury in good conditions and going day by day with the same ambition,” Porro told El Periódico.
He established himself during the past World Cup as arguably the best right-back in the world, moving to Madrid at the young age of 15 to join Rayo Vallecano.
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