Barcelona's Laporta praise fuels Pedro Porro's calm amid transfer talk

Barcelona's renewed interest in Tottenham right‑back Pedro Porro unfolded during the FIFA international window, while the player calmly welcomed the attention.

After Joan Laporta publicly praised Porro, the World Cup‑winning Spain defender was asked about the comments and described the compliment as "gratifying" in an interview with the Spanish newspaper SPORT.

He added that interest from one of the world’s best clubs signals he is doing his job and that he will continue on the same path, but he had not seen Laporta’s remarks before being questioned.

Contract and transfer status

Porro recently extended his deal with Tottenham, which now runs until 2031, and there is no indication of a formal proposal or talks between Barcelona and the London club.

The player reiterated that he is happy at Tottenham, must respect his contract and is focused on the Spain national team before entertaining any move.

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Although he has previously said he would like to return to Spain at some point, his current comments point to staying in London rather than departing now.

The exchange is therefore more about public praise than a concrete transfer step, and Laporta clarified that his admiration should not be read as a sign of an imminent exit.

Performance and future scenarios

Porro has recorded 13 goals and 26 assists in 159 appearances for Tottenham, with his World Cup triumph for Spain highlighting his talent.

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have been reported as interested, and Barcelona are believed to be planning a January approach, though they would need to raise funds before signing him.

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Tottenham’s contract until 2031 gives them a strong negotiating position, reducing the likelihood of English clubs Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City securing his signature.

The 27‑year‑old called Laporta’s admiration flattering but said he remains focused on his current club and national team, while Laporta believes Porro would be a perfect right‑back addition for Barcelona, citing his familiarity with Lamine Yamal in the Spain setup.