Barca Star Makes 'Shocked' Messi Admission

20 March, 2021
Barca Star Makes 'Shocked' Messi Admission
Among FC Barcelona's essential players this season offers revealed how he reacted when he primary saw and stood next to six-period Ballon d'Or champion Lionel Messi.

Teenage sensation Pedri officially joined the Blaugrana at the start of the growing season, after in the beginning agreeing to a proceed to the golf club from Las Palmas in 2019.

The attacking midfielder was likely to be loaned out, but has instead formed an integral part of Ronald Koeman's plans, with the 18-year-old having featured 41 times throughout all competitions previously this season.

Speaking in a recently available interview about his arrival and specifically about encountering Messi designed for the very first time, the soon-to-come to be Spain international admitted to staying completely starstruck.

"The first day I saw him (Messi), I thought it had been a lie," Pedri told Golf club del Deportista.

"When I was next to Messi, I was very shocked."

Pedri then discussed taking part in alongside the Argentine legend.

"It's easy because when you provide him the ball, you understand things will happen," he added.

"And that's what I'm trying to do, giving it to him on the very best condition possible to help make the most for the group."
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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