Earlier this week, FC Barcelona Pedri midfielder was confirmed among the nominees for the 2025 Golden Ball.
The 22 -year -old has achieved an exceptional season with the Catalan club, contributing to the national triplet, while contributing to the qualification of Spain for the final of the UEFA Nations.
With this announcement, Pedri confided in France Football (via MD), the Ballon d'Or organizer. During the interview, he revealed to hope to win the award, after seeing his compatriot Rodri Hernandez won him last year.
Pedri confided in France Football
“The Ballon d'Or is often won by attackers, but Rodri's price shows that the role of field environments must be more valued. Why could I not dream of winning it one day? But it is not me who decides who is the best. There are more qualified people to judge, especially those who vote for individual prices.
I worked hard last season and I think I made a very good level. On the collective level, everything also went very well. On a personal level, I felt very comfortable and I found the constancy that I was looking for last season. The coach trusted me, which is essential for me to give myself. »»
Pedri also mentioned life in Barcelona. He explained the reasons for their success last season and gave an overview of the Hansi Flick management style.
“We managed to rebuild ourselves. We have formed a new group, we have got to know each other better and young talents capable of making the difference have emerged. Today we are a large team. I am convinced that we will reach an incredible level. »»
These young players arrived in Barcelona Children and carry in them the philosophy of the club. Here, the style of play is instilled from an early age and is very similar to that of the first team. This generational mixture works very well. And having a coach who fully believes in me helps me stay serene and fully enjoy my life as a player. From the outside, Hansi Flick may seem serious, but in reality, he is like a father for us, always listening to our needs. »»
During the interview, Pedri also spoke with enthusiasm of the Real Madrid duo composed of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – the latter being regularly compared to the Barcelona midfielder by users of social networks.
“Real Madrid has a lot of very good players. When Kylian Mbappé has the ball and is in one against one, it is very difficult to stop it. And Jude Bellingham is really incredible. It combines physical strength and technicality, which makes its confrontation extremely difficult. »»
