Pedrola introduces himself: “Bologna reminds me of Barcelona, ​​I want Europe”

Bologna, 7 February 2025 – A small The fire in the eyes and the will to demonstrate all his value. The enthusiasm of Estanis Pedrola It is perceptible from his first words and from a look that testifies to the will of theSpanish exterior of wanting to leave a mark on Bologna and make the most of every opportunity.

The sporting director presented the new acquisition of the rossoblù Marco Di Vaio: “It's a product of her quarry of the Barcelona, has well-defined characteristics in his role, he is talented and loves to play on the wing. He has an important one-on-one. We know him very well, we followed him in the first part of the season because he was one of the most interesting talents in Serie B since last year, then the injury slowed him down a bit. We were looking for a player in Italy with these characteristics, ready and who knows our championship and the language. We had shared it with the coach, he has qualities that can be enhanced with our type of game. We welcome him, we hope he is well and can demonstrate his talent."

Pedrola, who chose the 39 number with whom he also made his debut with the Barcelona shirt in League, he immediately spent words to honey for the Bologna: “I thank the company for this opportunity. I arrived with great confidence, it is true that I come from a difficult period at samp, where I no longer felt at home. Here, however, they immediately welcomed me very well, there is an extraordinary level of football and I will do my best to make the most of my characteristics”.

Even with little training with his teammates, Pedro (as he specified to be called, ed.) has already understood the level and ambition of the rossoblù, appreciating the technical level and the spirit: "This is a team who never gives up playing, who gives the ball to the wingers to take on the man. He attacks a lot. These are characteristics that I like a lot. These are days in which I am learning, the coach told me that Serie A is another world: here you have to think before stopping the ball. I take it as a great opportunity, I'm very happy to be able to make the most of my role. It's been years that I wasn't really aiming for the man in training”.

The Spaniard arrived in an area of ​​the field already rich in players: “There are many players in the squad and a lot of quality, all very strong and there is a lot of competition but this motivates me, makes me grow and want to grow with them. I am very happy to be able to train with all my teammates. I have a good relationship with those who speak Spanish, starting with Miranda but also Dominguez e Santi Castro as well as lucumi. This helps me a lot but I get along well with all my new teammates and also with the captain De Silvestri. Everyone welcomed me very well”.

Pedrola was also struck by the great attention and mentality that Italiano has instilled in the team, the spirit of work and attention to detail: “The coach was with me 20 minutes after the end of training to show me what did he expect from me?. He is on point with everyone, he always seeks great intensity. From the first day he welcomed me well and this impressed meIt's true that there is a different pace here but the first training sessions reminded me of the same program and the same methodology as the Barcelona. Sessions with the ball, intensity, rondo, concentration, possession. Lots of balls to the outside players”.

The young Catalan already has clear ideas about the next few months and he prepares to play his cards: “I had an incredible desire when I arrived in Italy. There were several things, injuries and some relapses. Then I had to change the air. Now the flexor is great after the operation, I'm expressing myself at my best. I'm happy to be physically well, I don't come here as an injured player. I am ready to give everything. The goal is to try to go to Europe, we are a strong team. We will give everything on the pitch".