Pedri tells Guardiola his response to Manchester City’s €100 million offer
Pep Guardiola’s team has been closely monitoring Pedri for some time, seeing him as the ideal player to bolster their midfield. Manchester City see him as a player with exceptional technical ability, great vision, and the ability to adapt to any system. The English club’s goal was to convince him with an irresistible financial offer, taking advantage of Barcelona’s financial difficulties and the uncertainty surrounding the team’s future.
From England, rumors of Manchester City’s interest have been circulating in recent months. Guardiola’s idea was for Pedri to be a key piece of the team’s future, in a midfield where players like Kevin De Bruyne or Bernardo Silva could be in the final stages of their time at the club.
However, despite the English insistence, Pedri was decisive: his present and future are at Barcelona.
Manchester City tried to tempt Pedri with a £2 million offer, but the Canary Island midfielder made his response clear: his priority was to stay at Barcelona. At 22, the midfielder has regained his best form and his sole goal is to succeed at Barcelona, quashing any rumors of a possible departure.
Pedri wants to succeed at Barcelona
The Canary has been through tough times due to injuries, but he’s regained his best form this season. Under Hansi Flick, Pedri has once again become a crucial player in Barcelona’s midfield, displaying the quality that made him considered one of the greatest talents in world football.
Pedri feels he still has a lot to offer at Barcelona, and his goal is to become a club legend. His association with players like Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Lamine Yamal is essential to the team’s future, and the Canary Islander coach is convinced that Barcelona will once again compete for every title.
Furthermore, the Barcelona dressing room considers him a natural leader, despite his young age. His commitment and love for the club have been undeniable since his arrival at Camp Nou in 2020, and now more than ever, he wants to prove that he can be a pillar of the team in the coming years.
Barcelona breathes a sigh of relief
At the FC Barcelona offices, Pedri’s decision was met with relief. The club’s economic situation had sparked rumors about the possibility of selling important players, but in the Canary Islands’ case, the intention was always to keep him as a key part of the project.
Laporta and the board realize that players like Pedri are essential to the team’s future, and the fact that he rejected a multi-million dollar offer from Manchester City is a positive sign of Barcelona’s stability.
Although City may return to attack in the future, what is clear is that Pedri sent a clear message: his heart and his football belong to Barcelona.
Source: El Nacional
