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2025-01-31 19:01:00, Sport CNA

Barcelona continue to build their future around two of the most promising talents in European football, Pedri and Gavi. The Catalans have secured the services of the two midfielders until 2030, clearly showing the great confidence they have in them to lead the team in the coming years.

With a rich history of developing young players and a legendary academy like La Masia, Barcelona have decided to rely on in-house talent to build their squad for the future. Renewing Pedro to a new four-year contract, which includes a €1 billion release clause, clearly shows the club's intentions to keep him for the long haul.

Since his arrival at Barcelona in 2019 and a short loan spell at Las Palmas, Pedri has become a key element for the team. With excellent vision of the game, high technique and the ability to control the pace of the match, he is seen as the successor to legends such as Xavi and Iniesta.

The 22-year-old has suffered several injuries that have prevented him from playing consistently, but despite this, his contribution on the pitch is unquestionable. This season, Pedri has played 2,500 minutes in 32 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists. In addition to the statistics, he has shown a great influence in building attacking actions and in managing the game.

Gavi represents another essential element of Barcelona's midfield. The 19-year-old, who has emerged from the La Masia academy, is a midfielder with aggression, strength and a fighting spirit that makes him stand out on the pitch. He is one of the youngest players to make his debut for Barcelona, ??but is already an important starter in the team's formation.

This season has not been easy for him, as a serious injury has kept him away from the field for a long time. He has only managed to play 18 games, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists. However, when he is in full form, Gavi is a player who brings great intensity to Barcelona's game, helping in defense and creating chances for the attackers.

Renewing his contract was another strategic step for the club, as many big European teams were interested in him.

With Pedro and Gavin locked up until 2030, Barcelona have secured one of the most talented midfields in European football for the next decade. These two players are the perfect example of the club's philosophy: the combination of technique, vision and fighting spirit that has always characterised the Catalans' style of play.