Pedro Porro signed a new, long-term contract at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, yet he continues to be linked with a move to Barcelona.
Pedro Porro has provided an update on his future
Pedro Porro has provided an update on his future(Image: Diario Sport)
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Pedro Porro has admitted he's 'flattered' by interest from Barcelona but insisted he's happy at Tottenham Hotspur. Despite signing a new, long-term contract with the Lilywhites in the summer, the 27-year-old defender has continued to attract attention from the Camp Nou, with Joan Laporta said to be a big admirer.
During an interview with Spanish newspaper Sport at the start of the international break, Porro, whose deal doesn't expire until June 2031, was informed about the club president's fondness. As quoted by Sport Witness, he replied: "Really?"
"I hadn’t seen that. Well, it’s flattering coming from him. It’s nice that the president of another club, one that isn’t mine, likes me. It probably means I’m doing things well."
Committing his future to Tottenham, Porro said: "I have a contract with my club, and I’m very happy there. I also have to respect my club. Obviously, that’s football; things come out, rumours come out. But I’m focused on the national team now, and then we’ll see."
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When pressed on the interest from Barcelona, the Spain international said: "Yes, of course it’s flattering. When the best clubs in the world are interested in you, or at least that’s what you’re telling me, it’s always good. It probably means you’re doing your job well, so you just have to keep going in the same direction."
Porro was then asked about his relationship with Lamine Yamal. In the summer, the right-back and the right-winger played key roles in Luis de la Fuente's side, helping Spain win the World Cup.
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Pedro Porro has been linked with Barcelona(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
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"He’s a wonderful lad, as I’ve always said," said Porro. "He helps you and contributes to the team. For me, it’s a privilege to play with him because, in my opinion, he’s the best."
The Spurs defender added: "He’s a player who helps you and supports you when he knows you’re struggling. Obviously, his strength is attacking. I’ve already told him he can attack, because I’ll be there to help him."
Back in March, Porro admitted that he would one day like to return to Spain, but insisted that he was focused on playing for Tottenham. During an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, as quoted by Sport Witness, the right-back said: "Right now, I’m not thinking about returning.
"I’m focused on getting through this [difficult spell], on getting out of it somehow," added Porro. "When you’re young, you dream about the biggest clubs.
"I’m at one, even though things aren’t going well for us. I’d like to return to Spain someday, also for my family. I hope the door is always open."
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Porro insisted that he was 'very happy and very settled' at Tottenham back in October 2025, too, so it came as no surprise when he put pen to paper on a long-term contract ahead of the World Cup.