Barcelona star Pedri is widely regarded as one of the best talents in Europe. A stellar performer for both Blaugrana and his national team, Spain, the midfielder prodigy made a promising move to Camp Nou in 2020 and swiftly attained a pivotal role at the club.
However, this season has been a letdown for the 21-year-old due to his injury-prone status, leading to his absence from a significant number of fixtures. In a recent interview, he fondly recalled his first training session with Lionel Messi while also providing updates on his injury amid interest from Premier League elites.
Arsenal, and Man City reportedly set to compete for Pedri signature
Arsenal and Manchester City, two of the strongest clubs not only in the Premier League but also in the world, with substantial financial backing and renowned tacticians at the helm, are now vying in the race to pursue Barcelona’s midfield ace, Pedri, for a summer 2024 move to England.
As per Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona is reportedly concerned about the teenage sensation’s physical condition, which has impacted the recent results of the club and led to the midfielder’s prolonged absence. Therefore, the Catalan club is seriously considering entertaining offers for Pedri due to uncertainties over his injury condition.
Meanwhile, Barcelona is aiming to entice Mason Greenwood in a £40 million move this summer. Subsequently, treble winners Manchester City and Arsenal are considering bid offers in the next transfer window. Additionally, Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich is also lined up in the queue, monitoring the situation.
The speculations gain a touch of amusement following Pedri’s mention of Manchester City star Erling Haaland as a dream signing for Barcelona. This opens up the intriguing prospect of Pedri potentially joining City and playing alongside Haaland in the Premier League.
Pedri provides injury update
Pedri had a fantastic start in his initial two seasons with the club, accumulating nearly 100 appearances across all competitions and not missing a single minute of game time at Camp Nou. Unfortunately, in the 2021/22 season, he endured a muscular injury and never fully regained his peak fitness.
The trend has been consistent over the past two campaigns. In their last La Liga-winning campaign, Pedri’s appearances fell to 22 matches, and this season it has declined further to just 8 matches. Currently, Pedri is nursing recurring hamstring problems.
Currently, Pedri is dealing with another muscular injury sustained after making a few appearances in November. In regards to his injury status, the player mentioned, “I don’t have a date to return, but it will be soon.”
He added, “It hurts me when some people say that my lifestyle is the cause of my injuries. I am a person who does not go out, I do not like parties and staying up late at all, and I love training. I just want to play football.” Furthermore, His return is anticipated to be likely after the Spanish Super Cup.
