For the second time in two weeks, Pedro Porro has directly addressed the reports linking him with a move from Tottenham Hotspur to Barcelona.
Over the last few weeks, it has been widely reported that Barcelona have been in contact with Porro’s representatives about a move to Camp Nou.
In fact, just a few days ago, Sport claimed that Barca had asked the Spain international to help bring down Tottenham’s asking price so they can bring him to Catalonia in January or next summer.
What will concern Tottenham fans is that in an interview earlier two weeks ago, Porro admitted that he dreams of going back to Spain.
When asked about the speculation linking him with a move to Camp Nou and the Santiago Bernabeu, he said: “Obviously, I’d love to return to Spain someday. It’s my country, and I like the league.
“Right now, it would be very unfair to talk about anything other than my club because I’m under contract, but obviously, I’d love to go back to Spain; it’s a big dream of mine.”
Tottenham star Pedro Porro admits he is flattered by Barcelona’s interest
The 27-year-old is currently back in Spain on international duty, and the media back in his home country did not miss the chance to ask him about a potential move to Catalonia.
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Some reports over the last month have claimed that Barca president Joan Laporta is driving the La Liga champions’ interest in the Spurs man.
When Porro was asked directly about the claims that Laporta is a big fan of his, he told Sport: “Really?! I hadn’t seen that. Well, it’s flattering coming from him. It’s nice that the president of another club, one that isn’t mine, likes me. It probably means I’m doing things well.”
“I have a contract with my club, and I’m very happy there. I also have to respect my club. Obviously, that’s football; things come out, rumours come out. But I’m focused on the national team now, and then we’ll see.”
“Yes, of course it’s flattering. When the best clubs in the world are interested in you, or at least that’s what you’re telling me, it’s always good. It probably means you’re doing your job well, so you just have to keep going in the same direction.”
Porro admits he loves linking him with Lamine Yamal
It has been suggested since the summer that Lamine Yamal is clamouring for Barca to sign the Tottenham man, having established a great understanding with the full-back on Spain’s right side during their successful World Cup campaign.
Pedro Porro has now revealed that he loves playing with Yamal and supporting the 19-year-old, describing the wide-forward as the ‘best’ in the world.
When asked about his partnership with Yamal, the former Sporting Lisbon star said: “He’s a wonderful lad, as I’ve always said. He helps you and contributes to the team. For me, it’s a privilege to play with him because, in my opinion, he’s the best.
“Of course. He’s a player who helps you and supports you when he knows you’re struggling. Obviously, his strength is attacking. I’ve already told him he can attack, because I’ll be there to help him.”