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Pedri Says He Wants to Win Champions League With Barcelona Over Ballon d’Or
On the eve of the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Barcelona’s midfield star Pedri has made it clear where his priorities lie. For him, team glory comes before personal accolades.
The Spanish international, who is among the leading contenders for this year’s award, said he would rather lift the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona than take home football’s most prestigious individual honor.
“The Ballon d’Or? I would rather win the Champions League with Barcelona,” Pedri said in an interview. “I’ve never placed much value on individual trophies. What really matters to me is my team winning games and making our fans proud.”
Pedri’s outstanding form for both Barcelona and Spain has earned him a spot on the shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, where he will go head-to-head with players like Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Mohamed Salah, Vitinha, and Raphinha.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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