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Dani Alves is crazy about Barcelona youngsters Pedri and Gavi

Dani Alves has been enjoying talking to the press over the weekend and has also offered his thoughts on some of the club’s impressive youngsters.

The Brazilian admitted that 17-year-old midfielder Gavi has surprised him the most and praised the youngster’s “competitive madness.”

“He was a big surprise for me. Despite following Barça, I didn’t know him. He’s a player with incredible quality that, on top of that, has a competitive madness. He’s more aggressive than Pedri,” he said.

“Without wanting to launch too many rockets, I think these players can mark an era at Barça like Xavi and Iniesta did.