Overview

• Pedri revealed that Bayern Munich approached him in summer 2020, requesting a video conference two days after Barcelona’s 2-8 Champions League defeat in Lisbon.
• At the time of Bayern’s interest the 17-year-old midfielder was on loan at UD Las Palmas and had not yet debuted for Barcelona’s first team.
• He cited his unconditional love for Barcelona as the reason a transfer to Munich was never a realistic option.
• Bayern’s former sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić and coach Hansi Flick were among those who initially identified Pedri’s top-level potential.
• Now a European champion valued at €120 million, Pedri has cemented his role as a Barcelona cornerstone under a deal that runs until 2030.