OFFICIAL: Chelsea striker Pedro joins Roma on a free transfer

OFFICIAL: Chelsea striker Pedro joins Roma on a free transfer.

After spending five years at Stamford Bridge, the Spain international has confirmed his time with the Blues is up in an Instagram post

Pedro has confirmed his departure from Chelsea after "five wonderful years" with the Premier League club.

The Spanish forward is out of contract with the Blues and is believed to be heading for Italy next, in order to join Serie A side Roma on a two-year deal.

"After five wonderful years my stage at Chelsea comes to an end," wrote the 33-year-old.

"Thanks a lot to the club's board, to the coaches and team-mates 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."

The World Cup winner explained that it was a privilege for him to play in the Premier League and believes that he was right to make the switch to England when he did.

He continued: "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."

Pedro was part of Antonio Conte's Chelsea squad who secured the Premier League title in the 2016-17 season, while he also won the FA Cup and the Europa League with the London club in 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively.