'We want him with all our lives. He's worth more than that': Laporta on Pedri's €1bn release clause

"We want him with all our lives at Barca", Barcelona president Joan Laporta said after Pedri signed his new deal with the club.

"He's worth much more than that clause," Laporta added.

Barcelona vice president Mateu Alemany said: "This is a reflection of tying one of our assets to get it out of the market."

Sports vice president, Rafa Yuste added "it's a message for all the club's grassroots football"

The 18-year-old now has the most expensive release clause in La Liga, according to a recent report.

Pedri played more games last season than any player in Europe. It's a testament to why Barcelona values him so highly.