Marcelo Says He’d Sign Pedri for Real Madrid Over Lamine Yamal
The retired defender voiced the view in a YouTube interview tied to recollections of Pedri’s failed Real Madrid trial.
Overview
- Speaking on DjMaRiiO’s channel, Marcelo said Pedri has “that Madrid quality” and called him the better fit for Real Madrid.
- He named Pedri ahead of 2025 Ballon d’Or runner-up Lamine Yamal in response to a hypothetical cross-club signing question.
- The comments were personal opinions from an interview and do not reflect any transfer activity or negotiations.
- Coverage revisited Pedri’s youth trial at Valdebebas, where he has said he was told he was not up to standard before leaving.
- Marcelo, who retired earlier this year, also expressed lifelong support for Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi and highlighted son Enzo’s progress in Real Madrid’s academy and with Spain.