Pedro Rodriguez has announced that he is leaving Premier League club, Chelsea after spending five years at Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old former FC Barcelona winger made 206 appearances for the Blues and won three major titles for the club.
Pedro’s contract with Chelsea expired upon the completion of the Blues’ season on Saturday night (August 8) with a match against Bayern Munich, at the Allianz Arena in Germany. He will now join Italian club, AS Roma on a free transfer.
Pedro took the time to voice his sentiments in an emotional statement posted on his social media page.
“After five wonderful years my stage at Chelsea FC comes to an end,” he wrote.
“Thanks a lot to the club’s board, to the coaches and teammates I’ve had, and of course to the fans: thank you for the experience of being a member of your big family.
“I’ve been very happy here, you’ve made me feel like home.
“It’s been a pleasure and an honour to play for this club and win the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League titles, as well as competing in one of the world’s best football leagues.
“I made the right choice, I take with me wonderful and unforgettable memories.
“I say farewell very pleased with this stage of my career, and I’m also very excited with the next to begin. Thanks and good luck for the future. Come on Blues!!!”
Pedro joined Chelsea in 2015 from Barcelona in a deal worth £21.25 million. The serial winner – who already had LaLigas, Champions Leagues, Club World Cups, a World Cup and Euros winners medals – added to his collection with trophies in three consecutive years.
He helped Chelsea win the Premier League under Antonio Conte in 2017, the FA Cup the following season and then the Europa League last year.
