Barcelona’s Pedri has gone viral for gifting his signed boots to the son of Atletico Madrid captain Koke, showcasing the deep mutual respect between the two Spanish internationals despite their recent Copa del Rey battle.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has earned widespread praise after gifting his match-worn boots to Leo, the son of Atletico Madrid captain Koke.
Despite Atletico eliminating Barcelona from the Copa del Rey earlier this week, Beatriz Espejel, Koke’s wife, thanked Pedri and his family on Instagram for taking “such good care of Leo and me yesterday in Barcelona.”
The boots were signed with the message, “With affection, for Leo.”
Koke reciprocated the kindness, describing the young Canary Islander as a “machine” and a vital part of Spain’s future.
Following the intense second leg at Camp Nou, the veteran midfielder was seen consoling an exhausted Pedri on the pitch.
Koke remarked, “Besides being a great footballer, he’s a spectacular guy.” The two are set to face off again in La Liga at the Metropolitano this April.
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