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Barcelona works to renew contract of 18-year-old midfielder Pedro Rodriguez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Barcelona works to renew contract of 18-year-old midfielder Pedro Rodriguez

Summary

Barcelona is in negotiations to extend the contract of 18-year-old midfielder Pedro Rodriguez, whose current deal runs until June 2027. The club's sporting director, Deco, emphasizes the importance of retaining top talents while navigating departures of other academy players. Despite not starting pre-season with the first team due to sporting decisions, Barcelona remains optimistic about Pedro's future at the club. The player is focusing on impressing at Barça Atletic under coach Juliano Belletti, aiming to develop into a key midfielder.

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By the Numbers

•Pedro Rodriguez's contract runs until June 2027.
•Barcelona is prioritizing the retention of its young talents.
•His absence from the first team was a sporting decision, not contractual.
•Coach Juliano Belletti is overseeing Pedro's progress at Barça Atletic.
•Pedro is viewed as a player with significant potential for the future.

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10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona close to renewing highly-rated 18-year-old La Masia midfielder

What they're saying

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Barcelona may have made some excellent signings in the summer transfer window, but Deco also knows how important it is to keep hold of talents for the future.Although the Catalan club have negotiated ...
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