CHELSEA contract misfit Pedro admits he would love to return to Barcelona, claiming a switch is a concrete “possibility”.
The Spanish forward, 32, looks set to become a free agent at the end of the season as he prepares to enter the final six months of his Stamford Bridge deal.
Pedro admits he could return to Barcelona this summerCredit: Getty
Pedro has made just four Premier League appearances under new Blues boss Frank Lampard since August.
And despite winning one title, one FA Cup and last season’s Europa League, it appears he will not be receiving a new offer as Chelsea look to put their faith in youth.
Aston Villa have been linked with making a move for Pedro in January.
But the World Cup winner has a grander plan in mind.
Pedro believes there could be an opportunity to return to boyhood club Barcelona, where he won five La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues.
He told SER Catalunya: “It’s an option that’s always there and I hope it could happen.
“Everyone knows what I feel for the club and it’s evident that it’s a possibility to go back.
“I’ve always said it. It’s a club I have special love for because I support them.
“I’ve had so many experiences there and was there so many years, I feel loved by the fans.
“I don’t know if it’s in the hands of the president, the coach or whoever.
“I think for them my return is difficult but it’s clearly a possibility.”
Chelsea are already on the hunt for a replacement and are thought to be exploring an £80million deal for Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha.
Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho, valued at £100m, is another option.
Or the Blues could play it safe and instead re-sign Jeremie Boga from Sassuolo for just £3.5m.
However, veteran Brazilian winger Willian is set to remain at Chelsea after finally opening contract talks with the club.
He confirmed to Yahoo: “I’ve stated several times my wish is to stay at Chelsea. I like the club very much.
“I feel very welcome here, as well as my family, and we love living in London.
“However, I’m in the middle of the season and I try not to think about it, not to lose focus on the pitch.
“My agent and the club are talking and I hope we can have some good news soon.
“In transfer windows it’s normal to have proposals and speculation, especially for players who are at the end of their contract.
“But my focus is 100 per cent on Chelsea and the season.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
