FC Barcelona wants to secure 21-year-old star midfielder for the club's future foundation

Since debuting for the Blaugrana club in August 2020, Pedri has been one of the key components of the club's midfield. His brilliance at such a young age could be estimated from the fact that in the 2020/21 campaign, at the age of 18, he went on to play a staggering 52 games for the club.

FC Barcelona wants to secure 21-year-old star midfielder for the club's future foundation

From then onwards, the Catalan midfielder's role has grown exponentially in the club's midfield. In fact, this season as well, Pedri's resurgence, after a disheartening Euro ruleout, has been crucial for FC Barcelona's La Liga success so far. Managing 2 goals in his 6 appearances this season apart from his brilliant play in the club's pivot role, the 21-year-old has been elemental in Flick's new Barcelona setup.

At FC Barcelona, Pedri has been considered much more than just a midfielder; they see him as a franchise player around whom the club's future could be built. Thus, as per recent reports, the Blaugrana board is more than keen to secure him at the club for years to come. As per Diario SPORT, Barca's Sporting Director Deco has met with Pedri's agent to start talks to renew the player's contract.

Currently, the star midfielder's contract at Barca runs down in June 2026; still, given the player's stature at the club, they are keen to extend his contract soon. According to the latest reports from Jijantes FC, Pedri's renewal hasn't been sealed yet, but it's going on a good path. Both parties want to extend the contract, and the renewal may arrive soon.

Overall, as has FC Barcelona's success ideology been of building the core from youngsters, the club seems to be moving in the right direction, with their La Masia academy producing star players every now and then. With players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Pau Cubarsi being crucial in the club's season so far, a team built around such youngsters could be a successful approach for the future.