Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro has addressed the ongoing transfer speculation linking him with a high-profile move to Barcelona, describing the reported interest from the Catalan giants as a significant compliment.
Speaking while on international duty with Spain, the 27-year-old defender was asked about reports linking him to Camp Nou, as well as the personal admiration expressed by Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
Porro acknowledged that being monitored by one of Europe’s elite clubs is validation of his consistent performances on the pitch.
“When one of the best clubs in the world is interested in you – or at least that’s what they say – it’s always good, because it surely means I’m doing my job well,” Porro told [SPORT](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/pedro-porro-halago-barca-interese-136277615).
Reacting specifically to Laporta’s praise, he added: “It’s also a compliment on his part. As I said before, it’s good that, for example, the president of another club that is not mine values your work.”
Despite the swirling rumours and the prestige of a potential return to La Liga, Porro was quick to emphasise his professionalism and current focus.
The [‘very important’](https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/1073566/new-deal-for-pedro) defender remains under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until the summer of 2031, having established himself as an integral figure in North London since arriving from Sporting CP.
“Simply, as I already said, I have a contract with my club, and I am very happy there. I also have to respect it,” he said.
“Obviously, football is like that: things come out, rumours come out, but now I am focused on the national team, and then we will see.”
Porro is set to make his first international appearance since the World Cup final when Spain travel to the Czech Republic for their penultimate Nations League group-stage fixture.