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Pedri’s circumstances at Barcelona are increasingly alarming, raising concerns for both the club and the player. The Canary Islands midfielder feels the squad has reached a critical juncture in midfield and is convinced that moving into another season without high-calibre reinforcements would be a serious mistake. His position is firm: strengthening the midfield this summer is essential.

Barcelona’s reliance on Pedri has become excessive, largely because there is no true replacement capable of stepping in without diminishing the team’s overall quality. Whenever he is fit, he is expected to shoulder the load almost nonstop. Pedri believes this overuse is closely tied to the team’s ongoing injury issues and places an unsustainable physical burden on a young player competing in a long, demanding season.

Although he has not pointed to a specific individual, Pedri has emphasized the need for a particular type of signing—someone who can rotate with him regularly while maintaining the team’s standards. Within the club, Bernardo Silva is regarded as a standout option, especially following the conclusion of his contract with Manchester City. Still, Pedri’s priority lies less in the name and more in securing reliable support that allows him to manage his workload and stay fit.

Those close to the player insist his concerns are both rational and timely. Continuing without a dependable midfield alternative would only increase the risk of exhaustion and burnout among Barcelona’s most important figures. This sentiment is shared throughout the dressing room, where there is a growing consensus that adding a midfielder is vital to protect the core of the project and ensure consistent performances.

The message could not be clearer: if Barcelona aim to preserve midfield balance and give Pedri the platform to challenge for trophies, decisive action in the summer transfer window is unavoidable. Another season without reinforcements would be a dangerous gamble, jeopardizing both the player’s physical condition and the team’s ability to sustain its level across an intense campaign.