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PEDRO U-TURN

Pedro stuns Chelsea with news that he wants to return to Barcelona after just a year

Spaniard admits that he's already had discussions about playing at the Nou Camp again with Barca president

PEDRO has a shock for Chelsea's incoming manager Antonio Conte - he wants to leave for former club Barcelona after just one year at Stamford Bridge.

The Spaniard has already had talks over a dramatic U-turn and says: "Hopefully (I can return to Barcelona) but I know it's hard."

Pedro of Chelsea shoots a bicycle kick
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Crowd-pleasing winger Pedro attempts an acrobatic bicycle kickCredit: Getty Images
Pedro of Chelsea celebrates scoring
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Happy Pedro celebrates scoring Chelsea's second goal against SunderlandCredit: Getty Images

And he's spoken to Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu about going back to the club where he won five La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues.

"It's complicated, but I've always said that I would like to retire at Barcelona, Pedro toldBeIN Sports in an interview published by Spanish newspaper Sport.

"However, I know it's difficult because the years go by and the club has the best players in the world, it is a very demanding club and to return is complicated. But I do not rule it out either.

Pedro of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Sunderland
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Pedro struts his stuff for Barcelona before joining Chelsea last summerCredit: Getty Images

"I had been 11 or 12 years in Barcelona, my family is from there and also many friends. The fans loved me, I felt very valued around the club, and it's always hard to leave the club of your dreams.

'But I have explained before in the end I had to take this decision because I saw that the possibilities (of playing) were low."

Pedro made 30 starts for Chelsea in 2015-16 and scored eight goals.

 

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