In a jaw-dropping development from Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo has made it a non-negotiable condition to sign Barcelonaβs midfield maestro Pedri as part of his contract extension with Al-Nassr! π±β‘
π£οΈ According to sources close to the club, Ronaldo views Pedri as essential to building a world-class team around him in the Saudi Pro League. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner reportedly told club chiefs:
> βIf weβre serious about taking Al-Nassr to the next level, then bring me Pedri. Heβs the heartbeat BarΓ§a is built on.β
πΌ Negotiations have officially begun between Al-Nassr and Barcelona, with Joan Laporta surprisingly open to the idea given the club’s financial pressures. However, thereβs one major roadblock β new BarΓ§a coach Hansi Flick is staunchly opposed to losing his prized midfielder.
π Flick reportedly told the board:
> βPedri is untouchable. He is the foundation of my system. Selling him would tear apart the identity weβre rebuilding.β
π₯ Why Pedri?
Cristiano believes Pedriβs vision, control, and passing brilliance are exactly what Al-Nassr needs to dominate Asia and build a legacy. Having watched him closely in La Liga and for Spain, Ronaldo is convinced Pedri could become the face of football in the Middle East.
βοΈ The Standoff:
Laporta: Willing to entertain bids over β¬100M to help balance the books
Flick: Will fight βto the endβ to keep Pedri
Cristiano: Wonβt extend his stay at Al-Nassr without this marquee signing
π The world watches nowβ¦ Will Pedri be the next European superstar to take the Saudi leap under Ronaldoβs command? Or will BarΓ§a hold firm and keep their midfield jewel?
A summer transfer sag
a is officially underway. πͺοΈ
