The young talent of FC Barcelona, Pedri González, has made it clear that his dream of lifting the Ballon d'Or remains intact. In an interview prior to the Champions League semifinals against Inter, Pedri spoke candidly about his aspirations.
The Canary Islander shared his dream of winning the Ballon d'Or and the influences that inspire him. What was most surprising was his comment about the Ballon d'Or that Rodri won in the last edition.
A Dream to Fulfill
"It's always been my dream to lift the Ballon d'Or," Pedri assured. These words reflect the ambition that the midfielder has to become, one day, the best player in the world.
However, true to his humble style, Pedri preferred not to anticipate too much and made it clear that there is still time to talk about his candidacy. "When the season ends, there will be time to talk about it," he indicated.
For now, Pedri finds himself in a favorable scenario to keep dreaming. At Barcelona, he is one of the players with the most options to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
Despite the great offensive production of other teammates like Raphinha or Lewandowski, Pedri has undoubtedly been the standout this season. With a very high level, he has established himself as one of the team's pillars, and his performances place him as one of the main candidates to be the next awardee.
Rodri's Influence
One of the most pleasant surprises of the last edition of the Ballon d'Or was the victory of Rodri Hernández. The Manchester City midfielder claimed the trophy after a spectacular season, where he played an essential role in winning the Champions League and other important titles.
Pedri did not hide his admiration for the Spanish midfielder and expressed his joy for the award obtained by his national team teammate. "I was very happy that he won it because, besides the season he had, I really enjoy playing alongside him in the National Team," Pedri commented.
Additionally, he praised Rodri's qualities on the field. "He's a player who controls the game very well, he's everywhere on the field," he highlighted. The young Barcelona player, however, is clear that to reach the Ballon d'Or, he must accompany his talent with titles.
"It's essential to win trophies with Barcelona," Pedri emphasized. Barça has already won the Copa del Rey this season, but the goal is bigger: to achieve the treble.
The Focus on the Team
Although Pedri feels motivated by the Ballon d'Or, his mind remains focused on the collective. "Now there's a month left, and the focus is on the team, on winning the three titles, which is what really matters," he explained. Barcelona's ambition is clear, and Pedri is not dazzled by individual awards.
Additionally, the Tenerife midfielder praised the work of coach Hansi Flick, who has managed to create an atmosphere of trust and support in the locker room. "He always tries to take care of us. Besides being strict, he really always tries to help you when you're playing badly, he talks to you, he asks what's going on," he explained about Flick's style.