Speaking to World Sport, Dani Alves said: "If Pedri wants the number '8', it's his."
Of all this group of young players that you have found here, in this second stage, who has fallen in love with you?
I think that, like the majority, Pedri is at a tremendous level, I always joke, he is a young man with the soul of an old man. He is an old dog, he doesn't care about anything, that's good, to have those cheeky players, who are not intimidated, they don't care who they are in front of. I think he can mark an era, as long as he avoids comparisons. Iniesta? That's too much, it's an added pressure that doesn't concern him, being Iniesta is very difficult, almost impossible.
Has the number 8 been offered to Pedri?
Yes, I told him. I read in an interview that he said that he liked number 8 and I spoke with the people of the club, that next season if he wants it, I can take it, if I stay, of course. If I go, you can keep it directly. If you want it, it's yours, but there is only one mission, you have to defend it very well, because this shirt has been worn by very great people, very special, especially for me, like Iniesta or Hristo... they are people who have done a lot for and for this club. The numbers must be defended and respected properly, they have a story behind them, for those who have honored this club.
In your day you also wore Xavi's 6 or Abidal's 22, you will not have numbers left to wear...
Yes, I think I have one left… Number 10 (laughs). Let it be clear that it is a joke, huh! Don't take it seriously... but if you give it to me, I'll use it!