Pedro Porro addressed reports linking him with Barcelona, saying he remains under contract with Tottenham Hotspur and is happy there.
Barcelona's search at right-back
GOAL reported that Barcelona were searching for a long-term solution at right-back and that there was ongoing transfer interest in Porro. GOAL also reported that Barcelona and Real Madrid had reportedly made enquiries about Porro during the summer.
Porro calls Barcelona interest a compliment
Speaking about the reports connecting him with the five-time European champions, Porro said: “Yes, of course it is a compliment. When one of the best clubs in the world is interested in you, or at least that is what they say, it is always good, because it surely means I am doing my job well. I have to continue on the same path.”
Porro also responded to revelations that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is a personal admirer of his playing style. He said: “I hadn't seen it. It's also a compliment on his part. As I said before, it's good that, for example, the president of another club that is not mine values your work. It surely means that I'm doing things well.”
Porro remains contracted until 2031
Porro remains under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2031. Reflecting on his current situation in England, he said: “Simply, as I already said, I have a contract with my club and I am very happy there. I also have to respect it. Obviously, football is like that: things come out, rumors come out, but now I am focused on the national team and then we will see.”
Tottenham developing a positive dynamic
Porro said Tottenham had not started in the best possible way this season but were developing a more positive dynamic. When asked about Spurs' recent struggles, he said: “Yes, it's hard. It hurts me to see my team, which has always competed in high positions, in this situation. But everything is part of a new project. The manager arrived last year, when there were seven games left. This year we haven't started in the best possible way, but we are picking up a slightly more positive dynamic, and that's good. Hopefully we can continue to go up.”
