Pedri Gonzalez, 22 years, in the France Football interview of which MD has already advanced an extract, presents its candidacy for the Golden Ball without specifying the edition. At the moment, it is among the 30 nominees: “The Golden Ball often the strikers, but the prize of Rod It shows that the role of midfielders must be valued more. Why can't I dream of winning it someday? But it is not me who decides who is the best. There are more qualified people to judge, especially who vote for individual awards. “
The Barça midfielder explains about the performance that has led him to be among the 30 nominees that “I worked hard last season and I think I gave to a very good level. At the collective level, things were also very good. On a personal level, I felt very comfortable and found the regularity I looked for last season. The coach deposited his confidence in me, which is essential for him to give everything.” Last season he stays with a moment: “If I had to keep an image in my memory, it would be the goal that I marked in the final of the Copa del Rey. It was special, especially with my family in the stands. “
France Football cover with Pedri
He revealed about his joy with the ball that “I feel like a Brazilian player. We often heard about those players who play with a smile, on the street or on the beach, just for fun. Canary Islands It is very similar: we enjoy it wherever we are. “And he adorned his reflection with a significant example:”Raphinha It is a crack moving to take advantage of the spaces, so we understand each other well inside the field. Outside the countryside, we also get along, to the point that it calls me 'Pebble‘”.
The Tenerife valued that “it is true that I do not have the physical complexion of some strongest players, but I try to compensate for other ways. I try to think faster than others and gain mental advantage. And when we need to be serious, I usually be the first. I love to train and work hard, because I know that is what will make the difference in the games.”
In the collective, he was ambitious for the 2025-26 season: “Collectively we were very good last season, but the defeat against Inter is still present in our mind. We have improved with respect to the 23/24 season and we want to improve this season compared to 24/25”. And in that sense the objective is clear: “It is clear, to reach the final of the Champions League“. It will already be in the spotufy Camp nou, although with reduced capacity:” the Camp Nou It means a lot to us. We miss playing there. The atmosphere is completely different from the Montjuïc stadium. “
Pedri, interviewed by France Footbbal
About the transformation of Barça of Hansi Flickhe pointed out that “we managed to rebuild ourselves. We form a new group, we know each other better and young talents capable of making a difference have emerged. Today we form a great team. I am convinced that we will reach an incredible level.” Applauded Pedri that “these young players arrived in Barcelona being children and carry the philosophy of the club inside. Here, the style of play is instilled since childhood and is very similar to that of the first team. This generational mixture is working very well. There are many young players, we have a lot of fun and we live all day.” And he set an example: “Lewandowski It is quite serious in training, while Lamine Yamal He loves to bother him gently. “
Pedri He praised the German coach: “Having a coach who believes fully in me helps me to keep calm and enjoy my life as a player. From outside, Hansi Flick It may seem serious, but it is really like a father for us, always attentive to our needs. “
The Canarian of Real Madrid does not forget as a great rival: “Real Madrid has many very good players. When Mbappé He has the ball and is in a hand in hand, it is very difficult to stop it. AND Jude Bellingham It is really incredible. It combines physical strength with technical skill, which makes it face it is extremely difficult. “
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He recalled that “it was a shock when Leo Messi he went away. I was playing the Olympic Games and it was hard for me to believe it. The ball always passed Messi. Clearly, he did better than me. In the training he was incredible, we were lucky to see him. “
And he ended by confessing a sensation: “I feel good. It was great to finally enjoy a long vacation this time. LUnlike the teams that played until July the Club World Cup and those who had a longer break will be noticed, we like it or not. “
