ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: Pedro Porro of Spain celebrates his goal with Lamine Yamal of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
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Pedro Porro has been linked with a move to Barcelona this season and has opened up on the transfer talk, as well as Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, while on international duty with Spain.
The Tottenham defender says he’s flattered by reported interest from the Catalan giants and talk that Joan Laporta sees him as the “dream” defensive signing for Barca.
“Yes, of course it is a compliment. 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 I’m surely doing my job well. We must continue in the same vein,” he told Sport.
“It is also a compliment on [Laporta’s] part. As I said before, it is good that, for example, the president of another club that is not mine values the work. It surely means that I am doing things right.”
Porro also spoke about playing alongside Lamine Yamal for the national team and the connection he has with the Barcelona teenager.
“Very good. The truth is that in this World Cup I also gained more confidence with him,” he added.
“As I have always said, he is a wonderful boy, who helps you and contributes a lot to the team. For me it’s a privilege to play with him because he’s the best.”
Cubarsi is another Barcelona teenager playing with Porro for Spain, and the Tottenham defender thinks he will become one of the best center-backs in the world..
“Yes, for me it’s amazing. I see him up close in the national team and he is an extraordinary player,” he said.
“As you say, at 19 years old he has already achieved a lot of things, but I also say that because of the player he is. To have that mentality being so young... I think he’s going to be one of the best centre-backs in the world.”
Cubarsi has joined up with Spain after being crowned the winner of the Golden Boy Award for 2026, following a year that brought La Liga success with Barcelona and a World Cup with La Roja.