Former Barcelona attacker Pedro has admitted he would return to the La Liga champions to retire however would not anticipate to be handed the chance.
Pedro left the Blaugrana in 2015, after spending six years with the Catalan giants’ senior aspect. The Spaniard made 321 appearances, scoring 99 objectives and offering 62 assists.
The 36-year-old is presently enjoying in Serie A with Lazio however his contract expires subsequent yr. He is been discussing his future and touched on a possible return to Barcelona.
Pedro would like to retire at Camp Nou and would instantly say sure if Xavi referred to as him concerning a transfer. However, he is not contemplating it as an possibility (through Diario AS):
“Retiring (at) Barca can be spectacular, however I see it as distant and tough, it’s one thing I’m not even contemplating. In the event that they inform me and Xavi calls me, earlier than he hangs up and regrets it, I’ll come.”
The veteran ahead has managed two objectives in 14 video games throughout competitions for Lazio this season. He gained 21 main trophies with Barcelona earlier than leaving for Chelsea eight years in the past.
Xavi does boast loads of attacking choices in his Barca aspect at current. The likes of Raphinha, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Joao Felix (loanee) are all choices for the Spanish coach.
Thus, Pedro might not get a name from Xavi concerning a return to the Blaugrana. However, he would arrive with huge expertise and assist the youthful technology if he had been to return to Camp Nou.
Barcelona reportedly decrease their asking worth for Arsenal and Chelsea goal Raphinha
Raphinha may return to the Premier League.
In accordance with Soccer Transfers (through CaughtOffside), Barcelona have dropped their valuation of Raphinha to €70 million. The Brazilian winger has been the topic of hypothesis concerning a return to the Premier League with Arsenal or Chelsea.
Each the Blues and the Gunners tried signing Raphinha earlier than he joined Barca from Leeds United in 2022. It seems that each English golf equipment are nonetheless preserving tabs on his state of affairs.
Raphinha, 26, hasn’t set the world alight since becoming a member of the Catalan giants. He is began this season with two objectives and three assists in 11 video games throughout competitions.
Arsenal had been initially postpone by Barcelona’s preliminary €100 million price ticket however now it is lowered they may very well be again within the race. In the meantime, Chelsea are nonetheless present process a rebuild below Mauricio Pochettino and are anticipated to additional bolster their assault.
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