Pedri insisted that winning the Ballon d’Or is not a priority for him and that he would prefer to see his fellow strikers, Lamine Yamal or Raphinha, win it this year.
Pedri has become a top contender for the Ballon d’Or following his consistently impressive performances throughout the season, which have helped Barcelona compete in all domestic and continental competitions.
Pedri was asked about winning the Ballon d’Or, and he responded, “The Ballon d’Or is far from my mind. Unless you’re exceptional like Rodri, it’s usually won by players with great goal scoring statistics.”
He added, “I’d rather see Lamine Yamal or Raphinha win it—they have the numbers and make the difference. I’d be happier if we (Barcelona) won titles.”
Regarding Hansi Flick, Pedri said, “It’s great to receive recognition, but I’m trying to focus on improving. I’m only 22 years old, and I have a lot of room to grow. The coach tells me the same thing in training.”
