Pedro Porro's future is being pulled toward Spain, with Barcelona reported as his first choice and Real Madrid still in the chase. Tottenham now have the leverage, though, after giving him a new five-year contract over the summer and setting a price that could reach around £75million. The current right-back transfer record is £57m, paid by Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Milan for Achraf Hakimi in 2021.
Tottenham's leverage in the deal
That contract changes the shape of any move. Tottenham are not under pressure to sell, and the reported fee is far above what Madrid or Barcelona would normally want to pay for a full-back. Cadena SER, quoted by football365.com, said: "Right now, Pedro Porro’s first choice is Barça," while adding that he does not rule out a reverse Rodri scenario if Madrid come calling.
Pape Matar Sarr added another layer from inside the squad, saying: "For me, he’s in the top five right-backs in the world." Porro's World Cup rating was 7.43, he made 6 appearances and logged 578 minutes, and he scored 2 goals there. That helps explain why this talk is about elite interest rather than a short-term punt.
The start at Tottenham is feeding the exit talk
The interest is also landing against a poor start for Tottenham. They are 19th in the Premier League with 3 points from 6 matches and are without a league win after six games.
Cadena SER, as reported by thehardtackle.com, said Porro wants a return to Spanish football despite committing his long-term future to Tottenham only a few months ago. That is the tension here. Barcelona look like the preferred move, Madrid remain in the picture, and Spurs have tied him down long enough to make any deal expensive before 2027 becomes the point people keep circling.
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