Spain winger Pedro came off the bench as the Blues beat Wolves 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, to secure a 4th-place Premier League finish.
Frank Lampard has verified Pedro will leave Chelsea after the Blues’ FA Cup final and Champions League fixtures.
Spain winger Pedro came off the bench as the Blues beat Wolves 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, to secure a 4th-place Premier League finish.
The 32- year-old Pedro will be on hand for the FA Cup final against Arsenal and the Champions League last-16 second- leg journey to Bayern Munich.
My last game at Stamford Bridge. Thanks to every fan for your assistance through this years, to the club for offering me the opportunity of being a Blue and to myteammates You’ll remain in my heart permanently. Now let’s defend FA Cup trophy!!! BIG BLUE FAMILY @ChelseaFC #CFC #KTBFFH pic.twitter.com/vwFKmnWfbx
— Pedro Rodríguez (@_Pedro17 _) July 26, 2020
The former Barcelona player has for a long time been expected to sign up with Roma for next season, and Blues boss Lampard has now verified his approaching west London exit.
“The lads have just pretty much serenaded Pedro in the changing room and rightly so because of the career he has had generally, and for this club,” stated Lampard.
” It was his last Premier League game, however the effect he has had here is huge.
” I wish to state a big thanks to Peds and want him well as he moves forward.
“He is here for the remainder of games, but a big player of the club leaves and the spirit of the club I saw afterwards was pretty special.”
4 in 4 for @_OlivierGiroud_! #CHEWOL pic.twitter.com/sZg75 VKnUF
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 26, 2020
Mason Mount’s great free-kick and Olivier Giroud’s savvy finish assisted Chelsea suppress Wolves in west London, with Lampard protecting Champions League credentials in his first season at the Blues helm.
Pedro’s 137 th Premier League appearance will show his last in the league for Chelsea, however the well-respected forward will still be offered for the FA Cup final on Saturday.
“My last game at Stamford Bridge,” Pedro tweeted on Sunday night.
” Thanks to every fan for your assistance through the years, to the club for offering me the opportunity of being a Blue, and to my team- mates.
⏭ Through to the @EmiratesFACup FINAL !! Begun you BLUES!!/ A la final de FA CUP!! Vamos @ChelseaFC!!
#FACupFinal #CFC #KTBFFH pic.twitter.com/05 zoAPCfRH
— Pedro Rodríguez (@_Pedro17 _) July 20, 2020
“You’ll be in my heart forever. Now let’s fight for the FA Cup trophy!”
Brazil winger Willian missed out on Sunday’s final league encounter due to an ankle problem, and will be a physical fitness doubt for the FA Cup final London derby clash with Arsenal.
Willian might yet leave Stamford Bridge after the FA Cup and Champions League endeavours, as his contract also ends at the end of a season so lengthened by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 31- year-old remains in talks with the Blues over a new deal, however is claiming a three-year contract while the club have desired him to commit to 2 more years.
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