The unfolding transfer saga surrounding Alvarez has captured the attention of Barcelona's primary squad leaders, with midfield maestro Pedri openly discussing the possibility of a deal. Speaking during a broadcast interview withTeledeporte, the Spain international made no secret of his immense professional admiration for the Atletico Madrid attacker.
“Julian as a player, I like him a lot, and I’ve always said that I want the best players at Barcelona,” Pedri honestly admitted when questioned about the potential transfer. However, the 23-year-old was quick to balance his excitement with a realistic caveat, warning that "many things need to happen for that to take place".