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Pedri eager for Barca to sign ´magnificent´ Martinez

SoccerNews in La Liga 22 Jul 2022

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Pedri hopes Barcelona can raid Athletic Bilbao to sign “magnificent” defender Inigo Martinez.

Barca have reportedly turned their attention to centre-back Martinez, with Sevilla’s Jules Kounde expected to join Chelsea rather than move to Camp Nou.

Pedri believes his Spain team-mate would be a great signing for the Blaugrana, who have been busy in the transfer market ahead of the 2022-23 season.

The teenage midfielder said when asked about the prospect of signing Martinez: “I hope he comes. He is a magnificent player. I know him very well from the national team.”

Barca academy graduate Pedri believes the Catalan giants have a great chance of winning LaLiga after recruiting the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Franck Kessie.

Asked how the team is ready to approach the season, he replied: “With the greatest enthusiasm. In addition, the reinforcements that have come are helping people get excited.

“We face this season with the illusion of winning all the titles.”

Xavi’s side face Real Madrid in an El Clasico friendly at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Pedri is relishing doing battle with the LaLiga champions in a mouthwatering pre-season friendly.

“There is always a desire to play against Real Madrid,” he said. “I had never been to the United States and I am noticing the affection of the people.”

He added: “it’s pre-season and the important thing is to add minutes. But it’s true that playing against Real Madrid is always a motivation and winning is always good for the dynamics of the group.”

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