Pedri: All players dream of winning Ballon d Or, I feel like I have become the leader of Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Pedri accepted an exclusive interview with the media and analyzed his career trajectory, current situation, and personal and collective goals in Barcelona.

On Growth and Leadership

"Yes, I've gone through a sea change since I got here. It feels like yesterday, but more than five years have passed. I've learned a lot in that time from my teammates and the captains I've had. And, yes, I feel like I'm in a leadership position on the team now."

About the Barcelona lineage

"They put me in the Barcelona jersey when I was born. My grandfather and father are die-hard Barcelona fans, and they passed this on to me. I am a Barcelona fan who is lucky enough to play in my own team. I live in a dream, and I know this every morning when I wake up."

About the analysis of Koeman, Xavi and Flick

"I will always be grateful to Koeman because he gave me my debut and believed in me when I was still unknown. Xavi helped us rekindle the passion and win a league title that no one expected. In addition, he is a legend of the club and helped us a lot. He has that typical German seriousness... He is serious when it's time to laugh, and he makes us laugh a lot when it's time to laugh, but usually he takes things calmly, but it's better not to make him angry."

On partnering with De Jong in the midfield

"Now we play together more closely than before, this is obvious. Maybe you can't see how good Frankie is from the outside, but he has incredible strength and super breakthrough ability. I am very happy to have him by my side."

Best Moments About Eric Garcia

"Yes, I am personally very happy for him because he is a friend of mine. When we signed him, I knew what level he was: he is one of the best centre-backs in the world with the ability to play on the ball, he can play full-back, centre-back, defensive midfielder... On a mental level he gives it all, he is smart and knows how to be in the ideal positions. There was a time when the fans no longer trusted him, but now they have realized the level he possesses".

About Yamal

"He is an unbelievable player. At his age, there are very few players who can do what he does. He is very mature and, despite what is said about his private life, he knows what he is doing at every moment. He is very natural with the pressure that he has to bear at only 18 years old."

About the 11th place at the Golden Globe Awards

"Well, this is the position I got after voting. I accept this result and will work hard to get a higher ranking next year."

On winning the Ballon d'Or

"I hope so. All players dream of winning the Ballon d'Or. Anyone who says no is lying. It's complicated, but you never know...".

About the Champions League

"I prefer collective awards rather than individual awards. I would rather Barcelona win, it is my team, rather than me winning alone. And, yes, this season is one of the most promising seasons I think the team has in the Champions League. Last year we stopped outside the final, this year we will give everything, because this is the event we all want to win."

What is the promise if winning the Champions League

"I will not shave my head because my mother will not allow me. She will say to me: 'Stop doing stupid things'. I don't know what I can promise... What is certain is that my teammates and I will give our lives to achieve it."