As FC Barcelona gear up for an exciting season ahead, expectations around the club continue to climb.
The Catalan side has bolstered its depth across the pitch and now boasts one of the most well-rounded squads in Europe.
Young stars such as Lamine Yamal, Gavi, and Pedri have all emerged as genuine match-winners, and the club’s blend of youthful energy and seasoned experience is starting to turn heads well beyond La Liga.
Toni Kroos recently heaped praise on Barcelona’s exciting talent pool before hanging up his boots, calling both Yamal and Pedri “game-changers.”
The sentiment seems to be shared by others in the footballing world—especially one familiar face now training alongside them.
In a surprise but glowing assessment, veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has claimed that Pedri is the most impressive player he has ever witnessed in his career.
Speaking during a recent interview, as quoted by SPORT, the Polish international said: “What Pedri has achieved this season… I’ve never seen a season like this from any player.
“Watching him play, watching him control the game — both defensively and offensively — it’s incredible.
“He’s the player who has impressed me the most in my life. I don’t know what his secret is, but he never loses the ball.”
This remarkable compliment from the 35-year-old shot-stopper comes after Szczesny recently extended his contract and joined the Barcelona project, which is centred around building a dominant era led by their current generation of stars.
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His recognition of Pedri’s talent underlines the level of admiration the Spaniard commands from seasoned professionals.
Szczesny’s experience at clubs like Arsenal, Roma, and Juventus makes his opinion one worth listening to—and he clearly believes Pedri is something special.
Pedri, now 22, is beginning to show the world what Barcelona fans have long believed: that he is destined to become one of the very best.
Injuries may have slowed his progress in previous campaigns, but he now looks back to his best, orchestrating play and leading the midfield with maturity beyond his years.
With the trust of new manager Hansi Flick and accolades from teammates old and new, Pedri is poised to be the centrepiece of Barcelona’s ambitions for years to come.
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