The head coach of Barcelona, Luis Enrique, leaving Pedro Rodriguez on the bench in the UEFA Super Cup match, sparked rumors about a possible departure of the forward.
However, the player appeared on the field after a substitution, and it was his precise shot that helped Barcelona secure a victory in a tough match against Sevilla.
The 28-year-old Pedro has been actively linked with Manchester United in recent months.
Barcelona's officials and coach have repeatedly stated that they want to see the player in the current team, but it is emphasized that the final decision will be made by the player himself.
It is not surprising that the media representatives are eagerly catching all the news about a possible next career move for the Spaniard. It is said that coach Luis Enrique's decision not to include the player in the starting Barcelona lineup against Sevilla was directly related to Pedro's alleged move to Manchester.
The Catalan club's strategist denied such speculations: "I form the starting lineup not based on market rumors. I choose eleven players who, in my opinion, best suit the specific match. There are many factors taken into account. It's hard to explain it so simply."
"Pedro has been, is, and will be loved by Barcelona fans no matter what happens. Yes, I am well aware of his situation, and I understand everything. I can say with certainty that he is needed in the team, and I want him to stay. If the player makes a different decision, we will also make decisions in the transfer market," said Luis Enrique.
According to the Catalan newspapers Sport and El Mundo Deportivo, if Pedro were to leave Barcelona, the main candidate to replace him would be former Celta Vigo forward Manuel Agudo, better known by his nickname Nolito.
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