Chelsea forward Pedro was set to join Serie A club Roma this summer on a free transfer but that deal is now in some doubt, according to reports.
The 33-year-old ex-Barcelona winger is out of contract this summer, and with the expected arrival of attacking duo Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, he looks unlikely to extend his stay in west London.
The Spain international was heavily linked with a move to Roma but according to Spanish outlet Diario Sport, a huge fallout at boardroom level at the Stadio Olimpico means Pedro has also been offered a return to his homeland with Valencia.
The report details that there has been a fallout at Roma between sporting director Gianluca Petrachi and majority shareholder James Pallotta, with the former pushing for a deal and the latter resistant to any signings presently, as reported by Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport.
As a result, Pedro has reportedly been offered a move to Valencia, who drew their first LaLiga game back 1-1 against Levante on Friday night.
The budget available to Valencia manager Albert Celades will be determined by the club's final league position at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Qualifying for European competition would provide a financial boost to the LaLiga club, who are currently seventh in the table - four points off Champions League football.
Pedro has been at Chelsea for nearly five years now, having joined the Blues from boyhood club Barcelona in 2015.
This season, Pedro has made 18 appearances under Frank Lampard, scoring twice and recording three assists.
He has won one Premier League title under Antonio Conte in 2017, one FA Cup and last year's Europa League under Maurizio Sarri.
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It doesn't have to be a long term contract extension. Lallana signed one till the end of July, Pedro can easily do same
true that
Kwaku16
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his contract expires in July, so if he's stays he'll hav to sign extension, that reduces the interest of roma in him as they'll not be able to get him for free, so y would anyone risk their future, if roma doesn't sign him, he'll be warming the bench the entire next season as uk the depth in the Chelsea squad, also there is no assurance that clubs will hav interest in such old players next windows, so he's not a snake, he's just taking a concrete decision for his bettr future
It doesn't have to be a long term contract extension. Lallana signed one till the end of July, Pedro can easily do same
sacadilntz
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am so emotional
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He's a snake. He can just sign a contract to play the remaining games for the season and then go to Roma afterwards. It's not like he'll play for them this season if he goes there
his contract expires in July, so if he's stays he'll hav to sign extension, that reduces the interest of roma in him as they'll not be able to get him for free, so y would anyone risk their future, if roma doesn't sign him, he'll be warming the bench the entire next season as uk the depth in the Chelsea squad, also there is no assurance that clubs will hav interest in such old players next windows, so he's not a snake, he's just taking a concrete decision for his bettr future
Kwaku16
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we should stop calling him a snake, its that point of his career where he has to take this concrete step, as he'll be warming the bench at Chelsea anyways
He's a snake. He can just sign a contract to play the remaining games for the season and then go to Roma afterwards. It's not like he'll play for them this season if he goes there
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we should stop calling him a snake, its that point of his career where he has to take this concrete step, as he'll be warming the bench at Chelsea anyways
diaze19
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he has done absolutely well,he is a very good player, but I think it is time to take a bow,he will forever missed.
hope we are together am Diaze I wanna like your comment and like
diaze19
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hope Chelsea are doing good in transfer rumours but I would like Pedro to stay at Chelsea
Cowcklorst
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he has done absolutely well,he is a very good player, but I think it is time to take a bow,he will forever missed.
somcelmnpu
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it is time
Kizaeinrsu
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sell pedro, giruod and batsuayi
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he performed beyond expectations in the friendlies
Natbilmy
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Pedro good luck
Pecaeknstz
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don't sell Pedro he is a good player
Pecaeknstz
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Frank don't do this
Pecaeknstz
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why Frank Lampard I don't like this thing is annoying me ooooh
Vohaeosz
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all the best in your new home
SamxzyPineiro
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First and second 11 next season. Couldn't find Gilmour in the player list, would have added him.
WIlliedonsixxxxxxxxx
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Oh no
HasibRaiyan
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which kan legend
what is kan ?? ππ€π€
Pecaeknstz
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I want him to stay but the club will sell him he is a Legend π
which kan legend
MANDY92
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U will forever be missed here in the Stamford. I will never forgotten that 11secs goal u scored against Mourinho team under Antonio Conte. Best of luck PEDRO RODRIGUEZ.
Veaceklsz
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Time for you to leave
watcilmryz
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but Pedro was supposed to stay at Chelsea. Chelsea need old players for history
dont worry cause we still have azpi in our team as a leader and legend for the club..
AkinyemiJohnFemi
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Pedro is such a force to be reckoned with! He has really done well for the team. Wishing him well in future
jicadenpy
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goodluck pedro
Pecaeknstz
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Chelsea need to keep some of the old players because they are important in terms of playing experience matches
is don't have anything on your brain
Pecaeknstz
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why oh no plans leave Pedro to stay in Chelsea Frank Lampard playing ibeg
Zephaniahmati
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guys anyone with a Chelsea logo to please share it with me
larryboss
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guys anyone with a Chelsea logo to please share it with me
Jam35s
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strongly in accordance with lampard ambition for a young team
MegaAmakali
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guys anyone with a Chelsea logo to please share it with me
KurstenGastonJnr
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He is too old for Chelsea. All the best Pedro
Faybekmt
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let him go his time is up at Chelsea
Faybekmt
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he has played his part and it's time to leave and leave room for other players
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Coscortz
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but Pedro was supposed to stay at Chelsea. Chelsea need old players for history
votckmnpz
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Wish him good luck ππ
panaclmoru
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Leave Pedro to stay in chealse
MaddyKotagiri
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If not Roma many clubs would come forward to take him. Even American soccer is of high standards these days and Pedro can better it. He still has 3-4 years game time considering his physical attributes.
MkyGama
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FAKE NEWS
HasibRaiyan
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Chelsea need to keep some of the old players because they are important in terms of playing experience matches
I want him to stay but the club will sell him he is a Legend π
kitoe_izack
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Chelsea need to keep some of the old players because they are important in terms of playing experience matches
33 Pedro no! we need his shirt number to give to Werner and his locker too in the dressing room
swantinho
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Chelsea need to keep some of the old players because they are important in terms of playing experience matches
wylder
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chelsea are the kings of the tranfer rumors these days[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]