Pedri has become the master of Barça's midfield since the arrival of Hansi Flick. At 22 years old, he seems to have left all his physical problems behind, as is being demonstrated. So far, he has accumulated 31 matches played, having scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists. He has played 89% of the team's minutes and no one has doubted his physical condition for some time.
Speaking of Pedri, journalist David Ibáñez has been assertive on the ElDesmarque Twitch channel. "From what I hear from inside the club, he has asked Hansi Flick that what works for him is playing matches, not giving him breaks like not playing a match, even if you think the opponents are weaker," he stated.
In this regard, he concluded about Pedri's request: "He has said that due to his metabolism and his way of thinking, it doesn't suit him to rest a match."
The journalist didn't stop there, saying: "He prefers that if you want to give him a break because the GPS indicates so, take him off in the 60th or 70th minute. This is what they are managing this season with him. He plays many matches... but it's true that if those minutes arrive and the match is on track or Hansi Flick believes he needs to be changed, then it is done."
He concluded: "This is yielding good results in Pedri's performance, as when he is physically well, we already know he has the quality, he delivers those passes like the one we saw yesterday."
Hansi Flick Approves: Pedri, Renewal in Progress
At the moment, Pedri's contract expires on June 30, 2026. However, the plan is clear, and work is underway on his renewal. Everything is progressing positively, and his continuity is expected to be signed in the coming months, also obtaining a salary improvement.
Joan Laporta has indicated that Pedri's renewal is a priority at Barça and, therefore, it must be finalized as soon as possible. The idea is clear: that he continues, at least, until 2031, including a clause of 1,000 million euros.
In any case, no problems are anticipated with Pedri's continuity. Everything is progressing positively, and the plan is for it to be ready sooner rather than later. The Canary Islander has always had Barça as his priority, and nothing will change this. In any case, news is expected soon with the culé midfielder.