Not every day does a club like Manchester City put 100 million euros on the table. Even less so for a player like Pedri. The Barça midfielder has caught the attention of half the world with his talent, but Guardiola's interest has surprised even those closest to the club.
From England, they point out that City sees Pedri as the perfect successor to Kevin De Bruyne. With uncertainty about the Belgian's future, the English team is looking for a young, technical profile with vision. There, the Canary Islander fits like a glove.
But at Camp Nou, there have been no tremors. The proposal, for now only in the form of a rumor, has been firmly replied to by both the club and the player himself.
Barça reacts: 'Not for sale'
The blaugrana board, led by Joan Laporta, has not hesitated to make their stance clear: Pedri is non-transferable. There are no figures that would change their mind. He is one of the pillars of the current and future project.
From the club, they assure that they have not received any official offer, but they acknowledge that the player's level makes Europe's greats stay alert. Even so, they do not contemplate his departure in any scenario. Not for 100 million, nor for more.
Moreover, Hansi Flick counts on Pedri as one of the team's engines. His season is being spectacular: 44 matches played and a key role in the midfield. He is the conductor of the current Barça.
Pedri responds with loyalty
The player has also spoken in his own way, without explosive statements, but with actions. A few months ago, he renewed his contract until 2030, and he didn't do it out of obligation. He did it because he believes in the project, because he feels culé at heart.
Pedri is happy in Barcelona, he has said it many times. His family is comfortable, he feels valued, and his childhood dream was always to succeed with this jersey. He is fulfilling it.
"I'm not thinking about leaving. I'm at the club where I want to be," he has commented in several interviews. And he shows it with every pass, every play, every time he steps onto the field.
Guardiola will have to look elsewhere
With this scenario, Manchester City will have to explore other options. Plan A seems impossible. Although money is abundant at the Etihad, this time it won't be enough.
The name Florian Wirtz appears as an alternative. The young Leverkusen player is very appealing in Manchester, but Bayern also wants him. Another tough battle.
Meanwhile, calm reigns in Barcelona. Pedri is focused on the present, on helping his team keep fighting for everything. And the club is more convinced than ever: with players like him, the future is promising.
Because sometimes, not all the money in the world can buy the value of loyalty and identity.