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Pedri makes others around him play better - Pepe Mel

Pedri’s former coach at Las Palmas, Pepe Mel, has been talking about the 17-year-old and what makes the young Barcelona star so special.

The teenager has already forced his way into the Barcelona starting XI under Ronald Koeman and scored his first goals for the club against Ferencvaros and Real Betis.

Mel has once again likened the youngster to Andres Iniesta and explained how Pedri also has the ability to bring out the best in his team-mates.

“He has the quality of making those around him better and seeing the play where others find it difficult.