PEDRO
The Spaniard arrives as a highly coveted winger who can also play as a central striker. He is proven at the very highest level and already possesses an impressive medal haul.
The 28-year-old has
accumulated three Champions Leagues and five La Liga titles, as well as being a
world and European champion on the international stage.
He said: ‘I am very happy
to be here. I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to
keep winning titles.
'Thanks to the club and
the supporters for giving me the opportunity to put the blue shirt on.’
Born in Tenerife, the
diminutive Pedro, whose full name is Pedro Eliezer Rodríguez Ledesma, signed
for Barςa’s academy in 2004 and made his first-team debut in January 2008 after
catching the eye for their B team.
By 2009/10, the
two-footed, fast and direct winger had become an important part of the
Barcelona team. He was the first player ever to score in the Spanish league,
Copa del Rey, Champions League, both the European and Spanish Super Cups as
well as the World Club Cup.
His brilliant performances
at club level saw him secure a place in the Spain squad for the 2010 World Cup
in South Africa. Pedro started both the semi-final and final, and was a key
figure in their victory over the Netherlands.
A year later he scored the
opening goal in the Champions League final at Wembley as Barςa beat Manchester
United 3-1.
He was a substitute alongside
then Chelsea players Fernando Torres and Juan Mata in Spain’s Euro 2012 victory
over Italy. The winger was also part of the squad which travelled to Brazil for
the 2014 World Cup.
Pedro came on as a late
substitute in Barcelona’s most recent major success - May’s Champions League
final win over Juventus in Berlin. He concluded his time at the Catalan club in
the most memorable manner, scoring the winning goal in their 5-4 UEFA Super Cup
triumph over Sevilla.
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