‘It’s a joy to watch him play’ – Ivan Rakitic hails Barcelona’s Pedri

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has simply introduced his retirement from soccer after a stellar profession.

The Croatia worldwide has now been speaking about his former workforce and has targeted on midfield star Pedri.

Rakitic didn’t need to examine him with Andres Iniesta, as many others have finished, however made it clear simply how a lot he admires Barcelona’s midfield gem.

“No, I need to see Pedri. First, Andrés is exclusive and really totally different. However Pedri has his personal qualities very Barça qualities. That’s why he’s thriving and why issues work so nicely for him,” he advised Sport.

“Generally, there are gamers who simply appear made for a selected membership or workforce. And I feel that’s 100% the case with Pedri and Barça.

“He understands the sport, the positioning that’s why it clicks. And fortunately, this yr he hasn’t had main accidents and has actually been in a position to get pleasure from a rhythm of competitors.

“He’s performed straight matches with no points. And you may really feel the distinction you construct rhythm, automatisms… I feel everybody, not simply Barça followers, has loved watching Pedri. It’s a pleasure to observe him play day-after-day.”

Pedri was one of many stars of the present final season for Barcelona and is due again for pre-season with the remainder of the squad tomorrow.