Tottenham star Pedro Porro opens up on Barcelona interest: ‘It is flattering’

Tottenham star Pedro Porro opens up on Barcelona interest: ‘It is flattering’ In a recent interview with SPORT , Tottenham Hotspur and Spain right-back Pedro Porro has broken his silence about the transfer interest shown in him by FC Barcelona. The 27-year-old admitted that while it was flattering to see the links, he remains fully committed to the Premier League club. Porro’s words on Barcelona interest Porro has established himself as one of the premier right-backs in Europe, following his successful run with Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It led to him being linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid in the summer, although nothing came of it. The Blaugrana decided to rely on Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde as their options in the position, but continue to hold an interest in the Tottenham star as they seek further reinforcements. Responding the interest, Porro noted: “Yes, of course it’s flattering.” Continuing, he added: “When one of the best clubs in the world takes an interest in you – or at least that’s what they say – it’s always a good thing, because it surely means I’m doing my job well. I need to keep going in the same vein.” Barcelona are interested in Pedro Porro. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) On being pointed out that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly a big admirer of him, Porro replied: “I hadn’t seen that. It’s also a compliment on his part. As I said before, it’s good that, for example, the president of a club other than my own values my work. It surely means I’m doing things right.” However, the 27-year-old made it clear that he remains fully committed to Tottenham, where he still has a lot of time left on his contract. “Quite simply, as I’ve already said, I’m under contract with my club and I’m very happy there. I have to respect that too,” he said. “Obviously, that’s how football is: things come up, rumours circulate, but right now I’m focused on the national team and we’ll see what happens after that.” Praise for Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi Porro has played with a number of Barcelona players while representing Spain and highlighted his chemistry with teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, while also praising the 19-year-old winger. “To be honest, I’ve also grown more confident playing alongside him during this World Cup,” said Porro. Porro enjoys playing with Lamine Yamal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) “As I’ve always said, he’s a wonderful boy who helps you out and contributes a lot to the team. For me, it’s a privilege to play alongside him because he’s the best,” he further noted. On whether the Barcelona attacker helps him out defensively, the Spaniard added: “Yes, of course. He’s the sort of player who helps and supports you when he knows you’re struggling too. “Obviously, his strength lies in attack, and I’ve already told him he can go for it – that I’ll be there to help him.” Meanwhile, Porro also reserved praise for another Barcelona youngster, Pau Cubarsi, who recently won the 2026 Golden Boy award . “I think it’s incredible. I see him up close in the national team and he’s an extraordinary player. As you say, at 19 he’s already achieved so much, but I also say that because of the sort of player he is,” he said. “To have that mentality at such a young age… I think he’s going to be one of the best centre-backs in the world.”