They didn’t give it to him, he chose it. He had several options. Of all of them, the number that caught his attention the most was 10. Although his favorite number is 8, due to his fascination with Andrés Iniesta, there are other double digits that he likes. And 10 is one of them.
Out of respect for Koke’s experience and hierarchy, he did not initiate any dispute over number 8. He preferred to assess the available alternatives and ended up happy to wear the shirt that Don Cesc Fàbregas once wore.
PEDRI EXPLAINED WHY HE IS THE NEW 10 IN SPAIN
“The truth is that they gave me a choice. There were a couple of numbers to choose from, and it’s a number I like. It has been worn by important people like Cesc (Fàbregas), who I think is a spectacular player. It is a number that I like and I have chosen it for that “declared the 19-year-old boy, in an interview with The Great Match of the COPE.
Respect for Koke: “8 is the number I like the most, because Andrés (Iniesta) has worn it and because I always liked it when I was little. I’ve always liked that number. But, well, Koke has it here and you have to respect the seniority”.
Undefeated data. With the number 10 on his back, Cesc Fàbregas became world champion and two-time Euro champion with the Spanish National Team.
Did you know…? 10 will be Pedri’s third number in the Spanish National Team. Before he used 20 and 26.
