Iniesta: Is Pedri a Combination of Me and Xavi? He Is Simply Himself

According to Marca, Iniesta said that Pedri does not need to become him and should follow his own path.

Pedri Gonzalez has made a huge impact on Barcelona from the very first minute he put on the club's shirt. This summer, the Canary Islander fulfilled one of the biggest dreams of his life: winning the World Cup with Spain, an achievement that will remain in his memory forever. However, Pedri has already set his sights on a new objective: winning the Champions League with Barcelona.

Pedri's playing style has many similarities with Andres Iniesta's, and Iniesta discussed this point in an interview with Marca.

Iniesta made no secret of his admiration for Pedri: "He is the kind of player that, if you sit in front of the television and watch him play, you will be amazed by him. He plays in a very easy, simple and natural way."

When asked whether Pedri is a combination of himself and Xavi, Iniesta was clear: "Pedri is Pedri." He then stressed: "He is not some kind of hybrid," because "he has his own characteristics, his own strengths, and room to continue growing and improving because he is still very young, although he is already very important for both Barcelona and the national team."

The Dubai-based Gulf United head coach also said: "Pedri is an extraordinary player. I like him because behind him is a story full of hard work and overcoming himself. Most importantly, he has his own story." It is worth noting that Pedri previously admitted that Iniesta was his childhood idol, which made Iniesta feel "proud."