Pedri politely asks him to stay at Barça, but the decision is already made

Pedri's season hasn't been easy, injuries have once again halted his continuity, forcing him to stop when he was feeling at his best. Now, the midfielder is already in the final stretch of his recovery and he could get a few minutes next weekend. However, at FC Barcelona they don't want to take unnecessary risks.

The objective is clear: that he arrives in perfect condition for the decisive second leg against Atlético de Madrid. The coaching staff prefer to ration his minutes rather than risk a relapse, as Pedri is a structural piece of the project and nobody wants to rush his return. Meanwhile, the Canary Islander watches how the locker room is also going through moments of uncertainty.

A farewell that hurts

In recent days, several first-team players have learned of the decision of a teammate who will put an end to his time as a blaugrana this summer. Among them, Pedri has been one of the first to find out. The news hasn't left him indifferent, he has tried to convince him, he has even asked him to hold on, to keep fighting.

But the decision had already been made. It is Dani Rodríguez, a La Masia talent who, despite making his debut as a starter in La Liga, hasn't had the desired continuity. Injuries have been a constant obstacle in his progression and they have slowed the momentum that many predicted for him from the youth ranks.

The weight of opportunities

Dani arrived at the academy when he was barely a cadet and he was quickly singled out as one of the most promising prospects. He doesn't lack technique, vision, or personality. But professional soccer demands consistency, and his body hasn't allowed him to string together matches normally.

At 20 years of age, he feels that he needs to take the definitive leap, he wants minutes, trust, and stability. At Barça competition is fierce and the margin for error is minimal. That's why he has chosen to look for a new destination where he can grow without the constant pressure of having to prove in every training session that he deserves an opportunity.

Croatia, possible new destination

The latest reports point toward Croatia. Dinamo Zagreb would be in advanced talks to secure his services. A change of scenery that would allow him to compete at the elite level and, at the same time, take on a more prominent role.

Pedri, like other teammates, understands his decision, even though it hurts him. In the locker room they know that Dani's talent remains intact, but they also understand that soccer doesn't wait. Sometimes, in order to succeed, a player has to leave and although the desire for him to stay was sincere, this time the decision seems irreversible.