{"id":648468,"date":"2024-11-14T15:58:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T20:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=648468"},"modified":"2024-11-14T15:58:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T20:58:50","slug":"barcelona-pedri-contract-renewal-hint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/11\/14\/barcelona-pedri-contract-renewal-hint\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;It Will Happen&#8217;: Barcelona Tease Contract Extension For \u00a3149K P\/W Midfield Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Barcelona might&#8217;ve suffered a shocking loss to Real Sociedad before the November international break, but they still sit comfortably on top of the La Liga table. Pedri has played a key role in their success and there has been a positive update on his future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Barcelona <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confirm<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Desire To Extend Pedri Contract<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Did Barcelona Director Deco Say About Pedri?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 22-year-old midfielder&#8217;s current contract is set to expire in June 2026, but it appears the Catalan giants will have no worries regarding the future of Pedri.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/10\/18\/la-liga-president-world-record-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Barcelona Rejected World Record Offer For Lamine Yamal<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Barcelona&#8217;s sporting director Deco spoke to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/fc-barcelona\/20241113\/1002352110\/deco-optimista-renovacion-pedri-hara-quiere-triunfar-barca.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mundo Deportivo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0about Pedri&#8217;s contract extension recently, stating: &#8220;Speaking of renewals, first of all in football we know that all players want to have the best contracts and clubs want the best players, but there is one main point for me which is to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">know<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> what the players want. To go for a renewal the first thing you have to know is what the players are looking for, and I think they are looking to win titles, be in a competitive team and, of course, have good contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;I thought like that and I think we have players who also think this way. I think Pedri &#8216;s renewal will happen because I think Pedri wants to make history at the club, he feels comfortable here, he is happy, he wants to win titles and he is back to his best level after working hard.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Has Pedri Performed Under Hansi Flick?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Spanish midfielder has struggled with his injury problems <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in recent years<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and missed 25 matches for Barcelona in the 2023\/24 campaign due to his issues. He&#8217;s recovered strongly from the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">issues<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and has been one of the mainstays in Hansi Flick&#8217;s system at Barcelona.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/10\/11\/new-sports-city-to-bring-la-liga-club-revenue-on-par-with-fc-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New Sports City To Bring La Liga Club Revenue \u201cOn Par With FC Barcelona\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 21-year-old has played in all of their 17 matches so far this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists across all competitions. He&#8217;s excelling in midfield for the Catalan giants and has played a key role in helping his side stay top of the table. Pedri, who is\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capology.com\/player\/pedri-37585\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">rumoured<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to be earning \u00a3149,000-a-week, is looking likely to be a key part of this Barcelona team for many years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona might&#8217;ve suffered a shocking loss to Real Sociedad before the November international break, but they still sit comfortably on top of the La Liga table. Pedri has played a key role in their success and there has been a positive update on his future. 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