Roma have confirmed the signing of Spanish winger Pedro on a free transfer from Chelsea. The 2010 world cup winner has signed a three-year contract with the Giallorossi after spending the past five seasons at Stamford Bridge.
"I am happy to be here in Rome," Pedro told the Serie A club's official website. “I am excited about this new challenge and to compete for our goals in the coming seasons. I thank the fans for the welcome I have received. I hope to make them happy."
It was reported last June that Pedro was nearing an agreement with Roma, having turned down approaches from Real Betis, Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami.
Pedro moves to Italy having achieved plenty of success during his career in the top tier leagues in England and Spain.
Pedro the Legend
The winger spent nine seasons with Barcelona, winning La Liga on five occasions and the Champions League three times. At Chelsea, Pedro won the Premier League in 2016-17, as well as the FA Cup and the Europa League. Overall, he has 23 trophies in his career.
"It is a privilege for us to be able to welcome a footballer of the depth of Pedro into the Giallorossi family," said Roma CEO Guido Fienga. "The hope we address to him and to ourselves is that he will be able to expand his extraordinary track record of successes with AS Roma."
The Spaniard posted a farewell message to Chelsea on Instagram earlier this month, saying: "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. New challenges and triumphs will come for sure."
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