Former Spanish star Andrés Iniesta praised Barcelona player Pedri, describing him as an exceptional player with unique talent and high creativity on the pitch.

Iniesta said: "I am very impressed with Pedri, he is an exceptional player, I love him because he has a story filled with hard work and challenge, and because he has, above all, his own story."

The Spanish legend added that he feels proud that Pedri considers him his role model, explaining: "It is wonderful and an honor for Pedri to say that I was his role model in his childhood and that he followed my playing style. When I was young, I also had role models who inspired me to become better, but I never thought of imitating them or trying to reach what they achieved; rather, I learned from their actions and movements to then shape my own personality."

Iniesta addressed Pedri directly, emphasizing the importance of creating his own career away from comparisons, saying: "Any kind of comparison should be avoided; Pedri should not be me, but he should be himself. He needs to carve his own path with his distinctive traits, and that is the most valuable thing any person can possess. Pedri is Pedri, and above all, he is an exceptional player capable of creating moments and passes that no one has seen before, because he has great talent and is becoming more influential at Barcelona and the Spanish national team."

Iniesta also confirmed that despite his young age, Pedri has become one of the most prominent football players today, saying: "Although he has become a reference in the world of football, he is still young. His way of understanding the game makes him different from others, as he does things that others cannot do, and he provides solutions for his team in difficult moments. He is a generous and selfless player who always thinks of others before himself."

Iniesta concluded his statements with a great message of admiration, expressing his confidence in Pedri's bright future, saying: "I just hope that Pedri continues to rise, because I am confident that the best is yet to come. It seems difficult, but he has incredible quality. He plays simply and smoothly, which is the hardest thing in football. Pedri has the passion and desire to learn, enjoys playing, and makes us enjoy with him. He is in the perfect club to showcase his talent, and he is a player who is different in every sense of the word, so let's enjoy Pedri."