Chelsea have made a surprise move on the transfer market as they agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign winger Pedro for a fee of 21 million pounds. The Spain international winger has been linked with a move to Manchester United but apparently the two clubs have failed to reach an agreement over the transfer fee.
The 28-year-old winger is already in London for a medical, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. Barcelona wanted to keep Pedro and even offered him a new contract, but the player wanted guarantees over regular first-team football. With the likes of Neymar, Messi and Suarez in the squad the club were unable to offer such guarantees, so Pedro pushed for the move.
However, Pedro has featured in Barcelona's last three matches: the UEFA Super Cup and the two legs of the Spanish Super Cup, which they lost to Athletic Bilbao. He has joined Barcelona at the age of 17 and went on to make 204 appearances for the senior team, scoring 58. He was also part of the Spain outfit that won the 2012 European Championshiop and the 2010 World Cup.
Chelsea are 4.33 at Bet365 to win the Premier League title again this season.
rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
This is very strange move. Pedro is great player with lot of great matches for Barcelona. He left Barcelona because he wants to play more, but in Chelsea that will be very hard. He decide to go to Chelsea because of Mourinho and we will see what will be his position in team.
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GREGJO 8 years ago
And the deal is done. To be honest, I cannot understand this move. He's a very humble guy and I like his style of play too. But he told he doesn't want to leave FC Barcelona but needs more playing time so he has to leave. And now he signed his contract with Chelsea? This is inexplicable. I hope he's satisfied and will...
And the deal is done. To be honest, I cannot understand this move. He's a very humble guy and I like his style of play too. But he told he doesn't want to leave FC Barcelona but needs more playing time so he has to leave. And now he signed his contract with Chelsea? This is inexplicable. I hope he's satisfied and will get enough playing time.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
For me,he is one of the most underradet players at the moment.He is not the man that will be the leader in some team,but he runs a lot,he can both score and assist and I really appreciate his finishing.In his career he scored many very important goals,so I think that he will contribute a lot to Chelsea.
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sharpe 8 years ago
After all the speculations that he's going to sign with Man United or City, Chelsea strike first and have signed with Pedro. As a MU fan I have to say that I'm not too disappointed that he choose Chelsea. Finally United don't spend all the money in the world to buy a player who is unwanted in his own team.
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GREGJO 8 years ago
I cannot understand this possible transfer. Jose Mourinho doesn't want Pedro. Cuadrado is a bench player so in my opinion Pedro and Cuadrado will be a very close friends beacause they'll have enough time to speak a lot while watching the match. Is this Pedro's aim? I don't think so. He wants to leave Barcelona 'cause he...
I cannot understand this possible transfer. Jose Mourinho doesn't want Pedro. Cuadrado is a bench player so in my opinion Pedro and Cuadrado will be a very close friends beacause they'll have enough time to speak a lot while watching the match. Is this Pedro's aim? I don't think so. He wants to leave Barcelona 'cause he wants to play more. I think Chelsea is the worst destination for him.
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seculla 8 years ago
If this thing become true it will be very big shock for all, especially for all Manchester United fans. Whole summer there were rumors and talks that Pedro will sign for the " Red Devils", and now with only 12 days until the end of summer transfer window we reed that Chelsea made a bid and Pedro will sign for them. However,...
If this thing become true it will be very big shock for all, especially for all Manchester United fans. Whole summer there were rumors and talks that Pedro will sign for the " Red Devils", and now with only 12 days until the end of summer transfer window we reed that Chelsea made a bid and Pedro will sign for them. However, whoever sign him he will be great enforcement in the attack.
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