Pedri dismisses idea of leaving Spain squad amid "Olmo case"
The registration process of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor has polarized the Spanish football community. Some clubs have expressed their readiness to protest if Barcelona players are officially registered. However, similar action from Barcelona's own players is unlikely.
Details: During a press conference ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid, Barcelona star Pedri was asked whether he might leave the national team in protest, but he dismissed the notion outright.
Quote: "They were in a difficult situation. I tried to comfort Olmo because traveling to Arabia without knowing whether you’ll be able to play is very tough.
The reaction of other clubs… Everyone has their opinion, and I don’t owe them any explanation. I’m not going to say I won’t join the national team because of Olmo. That’s a lie, and I hope nobody believes it," Pedri said.
Reminder: Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently commented on the situation, expressing satisfaction with the Higher Sports Council’s temporary approval of Olmo and Víctor’s registration.
Lars Foster
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