According to Marca, Iniesta said that Pedri doesn't need to be him, but should go his own way.
Pedri González made a huge impact on Barcelona from the very first minute he donned the jersey. This summer, the Canary Islander fulfilled one of his biggest dreams: winning the World Cup with Spain, an achievement that will forever remain in his memory. However, Pedri has already set his sights on a new mission: winning the Champions League with Barcelona.
Pedri's playing style has many similarities to Andres Iniesta's, Iniesta said in an interview with Marca.
Iniesta made no secret of his admiration for Pedri: "He's the kind of player you'd be amazed by if you sat in front of the TV and watched him play. He plays with ease, simplicity, and naturalness."
When asked if Pedri was a combination of himself and Xavi, Iniesta stated unequivocally: "Pedri is Pedri." He then emphasized, "He is not a hybrid," because "he has his own characteristics, his own strengths, and room for further growth and improvement, because he is still very young, but he is already very crucial for both Barcelona and the national team."
The Dubai Gulf United coach also pointed out: "Pedri is an extraordinary player. I like him because he has a history of hard work and self-transcendence. Most importantly, he has his own story." It is worth mentioning that Pedri once admitted that Iniesta was his childhood idol, which made Iniesta "proud".
