La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly considering a surprise sale of 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Pedri ahead of the summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Pedri might not be a Barcelona player next season. Javi Miguel has claimed that the reigning La Liga champions are not ruling out a surprise sale in the summer transfer window. So, they might part ways with the 21-year-old prospect amid his delicate fitness situation.
Pedri and his Travails
Pedri is among the best young midfielders in the world. The Spaniard is a graduate of the UD Las Palmas youth division, and Barcelona completed his signing in September 2019, although he arrived a year later. And he has showcased his quality whenever he has been on the pitch.
However, after playing over 70 times for his club and country in his first season with Barcelona, fitness issues have struck. The 21-year-old has suffered from the effects of burnout, with injuries stunting his progress in the last couple of years. That has also affected his market value, which has fallen to €90 million.
While the youngster has managed over 1,500 minutes of game time thus far this term, he is on the sidelines again. The Spanish international has picked up a hamstring injury that will likely keep him in the treatment room until the end of the 2023/24 season. So, with Pedri’s fitness issues showing no signs of going away, Barcelona might make a shocking decision on his future.
Summer Exit Beckons?
The Catalan giants are open to every option, including a surprise sale in the summer transfer window. The young midfield prospect might not have a shortage of suitors, with Arsenal and Manchester City showing interest in him. In addition, he has been a target for other European bigwigs for a long time.
Reports have also linked Pedri with Bayern Munich. While it might be surprising to see Barcelona cashing in on one of the best young prospects in the world, they have not shied away from abandoning such players if fitness issues hamper their progress.
Ansu Fati also faces an uncertain future at the Catalan club, with a summer departure on the cards. So, it might not be surprising to see Pedri joining Fati on the exit trail, with Barcelona cashing in on him, considering he can potentially cost up to €90 million.
