"In this club, we always say: one year here is like several elsewhere; we're well aware of the club's stature. No, I didn't expect to be here in my first year, nor to have the number."
"When I first came here, I was staying in a hotel and would go back to my brother's place to sleep. I'd always tell him, 'Training's gone well, let's see if I'm lucky enough to stay' - and well, we'd always talk about it, until Koeman told me I was staying, and here I am today."
"Koeman quickly realised he had a player who could contribute immediately, and that same season he became a regular starter and a key figure in Barcelona's Copa del Rey triumph."
Barcelona signed Pedri for an initial €5 million in 2019, a fee that has since exceeded €20 million. Initially uncertain about his future, Pedri impressed during training, winning over manager Ronald Koeman and Lionel Messi. He recalled his early days, staying in a hotel and hoping to remain with the team. His talent led to him becoming a regular starter and a key player in Barcelona's Copa del Rey victory, forming a strong bond with Messi along the way.
Read at Barca Universal
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