Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’

Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’ Barcelona youngster Pedro Rodriguez celebrated signing a new contract until 2030 by scoring the winning goal for Juvenil A in their 1-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League. The 18-year-old midfielder converted a penalty to secure three important points for Barcelona in the competition’s second matchday.  Having renewed his deal last week , Pedro marked the occasion by kissing the club badge, showcasing his desire to build a long-term future at the Catalan club. Pedro has been part of Barcelona’s academy since 2019, when he arrived at the age of 11.  His latest contract extension, therefore, reflects the club’s commitment to his development, while his goal in Turkey offered another opportunity to demonstrate his potential. Pedro makes his Barcelona first-team ambition clear Speaking to Barcelona’s official media after the Galatasaray match, Pedro explained what remaining at the club means to him. “It’s my life’s dream to be at the best club in the world. It’s a dream I’ve had since I was little.  “I want to be at the club for as many years as possible and hopefully I can achieve the goal of being in the first team someday,” he said, as per Mundo Deportivo . The midfielder’s ambition now is to establish himself in Barcelona’s senior team after progressing through the academy ranks.  His new contract gives him greater continuity as he works towards that target, although he still has important steps to take in his development. At present, Pedro is balancing two different environments, gaining experience with both Barça Atlètic and the Juvenil A side.  That arrangement allows Barcelona to assess his progress while exposing him to different levels of competition. UEFA Youth League offers Pedro strong opportunity to shine Pedro Rodriguez scored the winning goal against Galatasaray. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Pedro plays under Juliano Belletti with Barça Atlètic in Group 2 of the Segunda Federacion, while also featuring for Pol Planas’ Juvenil A team in the UEFA Youth League. The European competition is a significant platform for Barcelona’s young talents, and the victory over Galatasaray was particularly important after their opening defeat against Feyenoord. Pedro acknowledged the importance of the result while praising the trust shown in him by both coaches. “It’s a competition we want to win. It is our goal. We’re Barça and we have to be at the top. After losing to Feyenoord in the first match, we needed to win,” he expressed. In conclusion, he also highlighted the support he receives across both teams, adding that “both Juliano and Pol give me the confidence to be at my best.”