Pedri Was Rejected By Real Madrid Before Joining Barcelona

JAKARTA - Best young player award (Kopa Trophy) Pedri revealed that Real Madrid had rejected him at the beginning of the 19-year-old midfielder's career. As reported by Antara, Sunday, December 12, Pedri's career in European football has skyrocketed since last season, when the midfielder was already a key player for Barcelona and the Spanish national team despite being a newcomer. Pedri has been rewarded for his outstanding performances over the past year with the coveted Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy awards, but previously Madrid missed the opportunity to sign him four years ago. Pedri admits he was not could impress Real Madrid during a brief trial, and Los Blancos did not offer the opportunity to continue their development at the Santiago Bernabeu. At that time Pedri was still playing for Tenerife-based club CF Juventud Laguna. "When I was 15 they called me for a trial, but it snowed heavily that day and the trial had to be postponed," the Spain international told Tuttosport on Tuesday. Sunday. “The next day, I took part in some light training with the academy. Maybe they already had an idea about me, so I went back to Tenerife. However, I will not turn down Madrid."

Pedri's slick appearance made him not escape transfer rumors that linked him to several elite European clubs. However, he insisted he would stay at Barcelona. “Man Utd, Man City or PSG interested in signing me? I'm happy to stay at Barca, it's my dream." "Let me play here until 2026 then we'll see. I just signed a new contract with Barcelona."