Pedri asks for his signing, but Real Madrid moves ahead, he's really good, Bernabéu celebrates

Pedri is the footballing beacon of FC Barcelona. His influence on the game is decisive and the team feels it every time he's absent due to injury or physical recovery. Without him, Barça loses control, rhythm, and creativity, which shows that his presence is irreplaceable in the current system.

The Canary Islander is experiencing a moment of footballing maturity that makes him a natural leader despite his youth. His reading of the game, his ability to thread passes, and his positional intelligence place him among the best midfielders in the world. That's why Barça trusts Pedri as a key piece for the future, although they also need to surround him with complementary profiles.

Pedri asks for his signing, but Real Madrid move ahead, he's very good, Bernabéu celebrate

In recent hours, Pedri has surprised with statements revealing his admiration for a young Spanish talent. In an interview with the Buyer, the well-known YouTubers, they asked him about a footballer who had his style. "I'm going to tell you about a player who is also represented by my agents: he plays for Elche and his name is Rodrigo Mendoza, he's very good".

Rodrigo Mendoza is a midfielder who has burst onto LaLiga thanks to his technical quality and his ability to link up play smoothly. Barça and Real Madrid scouts have been following him for months, and his progression is so rapid that people are already saying he'll be the signing of the summer.

Pedri's comment is, obviously, a warning to Barça: Rodrigo Mendoza is the best possible signing. However, the truth is that the Catalan club won't have it easy despite the Canary Islander's words. Real Madrid wants him too and the fight to secure his services promises to be intense in the next transfer window.

Rodrigo Mendoza, between Barça and Real Madrid

Real Madrid once again appears as Barça's strongest rival in the race to sign the best talents. The white club has been following Rodrigo Mendoza for some time and especially values his ability to adapt to the demands set by Xabi Alonso. Meanwhile, Barça will try to play their cards to convince the Elche star to play at Camp Nou.

However, Real Madrid has a financial advantage and a much stronger policy for recruiting young footballers at the moment. Elche knows they can get a good transfer fee and the whites are willing to bid hard before Barça makes a move. At Bernabéu, there's a sense that Rodrigo Mendoza could become a piece of enormous competitive and financial value.