Former Barcelona attacker Pedro has admitted he would return to the La Liga champions to retire however does not anticipate to be handed the chance.
Pedro left the Blaugrana in 2015, after spending six years with the Catalan giants’ senior facet. The Spaniard made 321 appearances, scoring 99 objectives and offering 62 assists.
The 36-12 months-previous is at present enjoying in Serie A with Lazio however his contract expires subsequent 12 months. He’s been discussing his future and touched on a possible return to Barcelona.
Pedro would love to retire at Camp Nou and would instantly say sure if Xavi known as him concerning a transfer. But, he is not contemplating it as an possibility (by way of Diario AS):
“Retiring (at) Barca would be spectacular, but I see it as distant and difficult, it is something I am not even considering. If they tell me and Xavi calls me, before he hangs up and regrets it, I will 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 facet 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. But, he would arrive with huge expertise and assist the youthful era if he had been to return to Camp Nou.
Barcelona reportedly decrease their asking worth for Arsenal and Chelsea goal Raphinha
According to Football Transfers (by way of 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.
Both 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 holding tabs on his state of affairs.
Raphinha, 26, hasn’t set the world alight since becoming a member of the Catalan giants. He’s began this season with two objectives and three assists in 11 video games throughout competitions.
Arsenal had been initially delay by Barcelona’s preliminary €100 million price ticket however now it is lowered they may very well be again within the race. Meanwhile, Chelsea are nonetheless present process a rebuild beneath Mauricio Pochettino and are anticipated to additional bolster their assault.
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