Tottenham fans won't like what Pedro Porro has said about his future
For now, we don't need to sweat about Pedro Porro's future in north London.
The club pulled off a masterstroke in the summer, securing the right-back to a contract extension just before his stock soared to an all-time high at the World Cup. Porro started all but one of Spain's games at the tournament, as Luis de la Fuente's side conquered the soccer world for the second time.
Porro, tied to Tottenham until 2031, starred in Spain's semifinal victory over France and subsequently played a role in Ferran Torres' winner against Argentina. Nico Williams knocked down his back post cross for Ferran to score in extra time.
Porro rightfully received a hero's welcome upon his return to Hotspur Way, but he hasn't yet been able to build on his excellent summer at the start of the 2026/27 season. Roberto De Zerbi admitted he made a mistake by rushing him back from injury before the international break, as he tweaked his hamstring in the defeat to Aston Villa.
After a month on the sidelines, Porro was back in action against Chelsea last weekend, and the Spaniard could return to De Zerbi's starting lineup on Saturday. The right-back will be keen to remind Spurs supporters of what they've been missing, and given what he's said in the week, we ought to savour Porro while he's here.
Pedro Porro dreams of returning to Spain amid Barcelona, Real Madrid interest
Given his status as Spain's starting right-back and the role he played in their World Cup triumph, it's only natural for Porro to be linked with the country's two grand insitutions.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly both sniffing around, and the pair could be in the right-back market next year. Barça could move on from Jules Koundé, while Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn't worked out in the Spanish capital.
Spurs should expect a pursuit next year, but they have every right to demand the world. The worry would be if Porro starts to demand a move away, given the clubs potentially interested. Speaking to El Larguero, he said: "Obviously, I'm really looking forward to returning to Spain one day. It's my country, and I like the league."
While Porro developed at Rayo Vallecano, spent two years at Girona and had a loan spell at Real Valladolid, he's been away from his homeland for six years.
He insisted that no offers came from Barça or Madrid in the summer, and said that his contract extension with Spurs gave him "peace of mind", allowing him to focus on the World Cup.
Porro admitted that he could've earned more from his extension had he waited until after the tournament, but says that he feels the love in north London: "They [Spurs] rate me as one of the best. I feel very much loved, and that's very important to me."
