{
  "id": 14685450,
  "title": "Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/barcelona-youth-team-star-celebrates-contract-renewal-with-winning",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-youth-team-star-celebrates-114000504.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona youth prodigy Pedro Rodriguez marked his contract renewal until 2030 with a decisive goal, as his team claimed a 1-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League. The 18-year-old midfielder found the back of the net, securing three crucial points for Barcelona in the second matchday of the competition. Signing his new deal last week, Pedro expressed his enthusiasm by kissing the club badge, emphasizing his commitment to a long-term career at the Catalan institution.\n\nHaving joined Barcelona’s academy in 2019 at the age of 11, Pedro has become a key figure in the Juvenil A setup since his arrival. His latest contract extension attests to the club's dedication to nurturing his talent, while his goal against Galatasaray demonstrated his potential on the big stage.\n\nSpeaking to Barcelona’s official media after the match, Pedro shared his aspirations and the significance of remaining at the club. \"It's my life's dream to be at the best club in the world,\" he stated, reflecting on his desire to spend as many years as possible at Barcelona and potentially attain the goal of playing for the first team. The midfielder's ambition now lies in establishing himself within Barcelona's senior squad, having progressed through the academy ranks.\n\nTo achieve this objective, Pedro is currently split between two environments: Barça Atlètic and the Juvenil A side. This arrangement allows Barcelona to assess his progress while exposing him to different levels of competition. In the UEFA Youth League, Pedro has an excellent opportunity to showcase his abilities, having scored the decisive goal against Galatasaray in the competition's second matchday.\n\nAfter their opening defeat to Feyenoord, Pedro acknowledged the importance of the win against Galatasaray, attributing it to the trust placed in him by both coaches. \"It's a competition we want to win. It is our goal. We're Barça and we have to be at the top,\" he remarked. Pedro also highlighted the support he receives from both coaches, Juliano Belletti and Pol Planas, which gives him the confidence to perform at his best.",
  "summary": "Barcelona youngster Pedro Rodriguez celebrated signing a new contract until 2030 by scoring the winning goal for Juvenil A in their 1-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League.The 18-year-ol...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}