Flick reveals who is Barcelona's most important player

Barcelona coach Hansi-Dieter Flick's thoughts on the most important figure in the team's center are once again in the spotlight. According to the German specialist, the team's young star Pedri plays a decisive role in the team's movement and his impact on the field should be highly appreciated.

"Rafinha described Pedri as the heart of the team. I completely agree with him. Pedri is not only a technically perfect player, but also an intellectual maestro on the field who feels every moment of the game. When he receives the ball, he has the ability to change the rhythm of the entire game in an instant. I put him on the field in the second half against Valencia and he definitely turned the situation around. These are the players who are the engine of the team," Flick said in an interview with Barça Universal.

The 22-year-old Spanish midfielder showed a very active game in the 2024/25 season, making a total of 59 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions. He has also made significant contributions in terms of statistics, with 6 goals and 8 assists. More importantly, he has saved the team in crucial moments with his ability to change the course of the game.

Pedri's current contract with Barça runs until the summer of 2030. Transfermarkt estimates the transfer value of the young talent at around 120 million euros. This would make him one of the most expensive midfielders not only in Spain but also in Europe.

Flick's confidence in Pedri, as well as the fact that he is playing alongside experienced players such as Rafinha, Lewandowski and Gundogan, means that Pedri continues to grow with humility. This suggests that he could be one of the main pillars of Barcelona's new era.

If the team added another page to its history by becoming La Liga champions last season, Pedri will undoubtedly be remembered as the heart of that success.