Chelsea winger reveals talks on Barcelona return
Chelsea winger Pedro Rodriguez has admitted that he held talks with Barcelona over a return to the club.
The Spanish international won a total of 20 titles with the Catalan club but opted for a move to England in 2015, signing at Stamford Bridge in a deal worth £19million.
After just a year at Stamford Bridge though, talks of a potential exit have been looming with rumours flying around Spanish and English press of a return to the Camp Nou.
And, after speaking to RAC-1 earlier this week, it is now confirmed that talks between the winger’s representatives and the La Liga champions did take place.
The 29-year-old said: “I spoke to [Barcelona president Josep Maria] Bartomeu and it looked as though I’d return to Barcelona last summer, but I think the talks were given more importance than they really had.
“It is difficult to return, even with everything you remember from your old club. If you asked me if I’d like to go back, my answer is obvious, because it is a great club where I have great teammates and a fanbase that appreciates me.
“I’ve always said I’d like to retire at Barcelona but it is very difficult, almost impossible at this point.”