Pedro Porro welcomes Barça and Real interest but says he is happy at Tottenham

Pedro Porro says he is pleased to attract interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid, but insists he is happy at Tottenham. Asked about the reported approaches, the 27-year-old defender was careful not to fuel speculation about a move away from London.

Barcelona’s interest is not new: club president Joan Laporta had previously voiced his admiration for the Spanish right-back. Porro admitted that the comments caught him by surprise. “Really?! I hadn’t seen that. It’s flattering coming from him,” he said. He also took the attention as a positive sign: “It’s nice to know that the president of another club, one that isn’t mine, likes me. It probably means I’m doing things well.”

The defender made a point of reaffirming his commitment to his current club. “I have a contract with my club and I’m very happy there. I also have to respect my club. Obviously, that’s football: things get out, rumours come out. But I’m focused on the national team now, and then we’ll see,” he said. While still bound to Tottenham, Porro said he declined to fuel transfer rumours and had received no direct approach from any club.

He nevertheless sees links with major clubs as a compliment. “When the best clubs in the world are interested in you — or at least, that’s what you’re telling me — it’s always good. It probably means you’re doing your job well, so you just have to keep going in the same direction,” he said. He believes the attention should motivate him to maintain his performances.

His Tottenham contract runs until June 2031, after being extended earlier this year. Porro has spoken of his affection for Spain and his wish to play there again one day, while also making clear his respect for Tottenham. For the London club, his comments offer reassurance that he is not actively seeking a move, even if returning to Spain remains appealing to him.

The interview also touched on Lamine Yamal, with whom Porro has built an understanding on the right side of Spain’s national team. The defender praised the youngster and his contribution to the side. “He’s a wonderful lad. He helps you and contributes to the team. For me, it’s a privilege to play with him; in my opinion, he’s the best,” Porro said.

Porro added that Yamal helps him defensively when needed, despite the winger’s natural preference for attacking. “His strength is attacking. I’ve already told him he can go forward, because I’ll be there to help him,” he said.