Earlier this week, Barcelona midfielder Pedri was confirmed as one of many nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. The 22-year-old had a stellar season with the Catalan membership, serving to them win a home treble – whereas he additionally performed an element in Spain reaching the ultimate of the UEFA Nations League.
And on the again of this, Pedri has now spoken to France Soccer (through MD), the organisers of the Ballon d’Or. In the course of the interview, he revealed that he has hope of with the ability to win the award, having seen compatriot Rodri Hernandez accomplish that final 12 months.
“The Ballon d’Or is commonly gained by strikers, however Rodri’s award exhibits that the position of midfielders should be valued extra. Why can’t I dream of successful it in the future? However I’m not the one who decides who’s the most effective. There are people who find themselves extra certified to evaluate, particularly those that vote for particular person awards.
“I labored onerous final season and I believe I carried out at an excellent stage. On a collective stage, issues additionally went very nicely. On a private stage, I felt very comfy and located the consistency I used to be in search of final season. The coach positioned his belief in me, which is important for me to offer my all.”
Pedri expresses satisfaction with Barcelona dynamics
Pedri additionally spoke on life at Barcelona. He defined why they have been so profitable final season, in addition to giving an perception into the administration model of Hansi Flick.
“We managed to rebuild ourselves. We shaped a brand new group, we bought to know one another higher and younger abilities able to making a distinction have emerged. Immediately we kind a terrific crew. I’m satisfied that we are going to attain an unbelievable stage.
“These younger gamers arrived at Barcelona as kids and carry the membership’s philosophy inside. Right here, the model of play is instilled from a younger age and is similar to that of the primary crew. This generational combine is working very nicely. And having a coach who totally believes in me helps me keep calm and revel in my life as a participant. From the skin, Hansi Flick could appear critical, however in actuality he is sort of a father to us, all the time attentive to our wants.”
In the course of the interview, Pedri additionally spoke glowingly on Actual Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham – the latter has usually been in contrast with the Barcelona midfielder by social media customers.
“Actual Madrid have plenty of superb gamers. When Kylian Mbappe has the ball and is in a one-on-one, it is rather tough to cease him. And Jude Bellingham is admittedly unbelievable. He combines bodily power with technical means, which makes dealing with him extraordinarily tough.”