"I'll stay here for many more years" - Barcelona superstar plays down PSG links and signals desire to become club captain

Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez has denied reports of interest from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and stated that he wants to become the Blaugrana's captain.

According to Spanish publication SPORT, the Parisians have admired Pedri for a long time. The report added that they even informed Hector Peris, CEO of the Spaniard's agents Leaderbrock Sports, of their interest to sign him. However, the midfielder was disinterested in leaving Catalonia.

Pedri has now confirmed his desire to play for Barcelona for many more years. He said during an interview with La Vanguardia (as quoted by @FabrizioRomano on Twitter):

The Catalans will notably play their home games during the 2023-24 season and at least half of the 2024-25 season at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This is because the Spotify Camp Nou is currently undergoing renovation and is not expected to open until December 2024 at the very least.

Pedri's desire to stay at least until then will put any doubts of a move away from Barcelona - to PSG or any other club - to rest for the time being. He notably signed a contract with the club that runs until the summer of 2026 back in October 2021.

Since arriving from UD Las Palmas back in 2020, Pedri has played 109 times for the Catalans, recording 16 goals and nine assists. He added the La Liga title and Supercopa de Espana to his trophy cabinet after helping the team win the 2020-21 Copa del Rey.

Pedri Gonzalez's importance for Barcelona simply cannot be understated. The Blaugrana are a very different side when he plays and lack fluidity and creativity when he misses time.

The Spaniard, 20, featured in their first 21 La Liga matches during the 2022-23 season. They won 18 of those games and lost just once, while outscoring their