Pedro Explains Why He Rejected Man United & Joined Chelsea

Spanish winger Pedro Rodriguez looked destined to join Manchester United this summer until Jose Mourinho and Chelsea gazumped their rivals for the Barcelona star.

The 28-year-old £21m signing enjoyed a Man of the Match debut, scoring and assisting in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over West Brom – their only win so far this season.

Pedro spoke exclusively to Spanish newspaper Marca and revealed his reasons for choosing Chelsea over Manchester United.

Chelsea Completes Pedro Signing

Pedro has passed the medical test and the hijacking of the pacy winger from Man United is now a done deal...

Chelsea have completed the signing of Barcelona forward Pedro in a deal worth €30 million, both clubs have confirmed.

The Spain international was allowed to miss training on Thursday to finalise the move, flying into London to undergo a medical after Chelsea hijacked Manchester United's bid to sign him at the 11th hour.

Chelsea In Late Pedro Bid

Chelsea are looking to make a last minute swoop for Manchester United bound Pedro Rodriguez according to the Daily Mail.

Earlier today news had broken that the Barcelona forward had agreed personal terms with the Red Devils ahead of a proposed transfer to Old Trafford. However it is understood that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has instructed the Blues’ hierarchy to make a late bid to bring the 28-year-old to Stamford Bridge following his sides lethargic performance during their humiliating 3-0 defeat to title rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

It remains to be seen whether or not the West London club have left it too late to snatch Pedro from under the nose of Louis Van Gaal’s side, but it is understood that at this moment in time the Spanish forward has his heart set on a move to Manchester. But as we know in football things can change very quickly

Pedro To Decide His Future - Luis Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has stressed Pedro's future is in his own hands as Manchester United remain keen to sign the forward.

Pedro, 28, handed in a transfer request on Tuesday, mere hours before scoring the extra-time winner in Barca's thrilling 5-4 European Supercup success over Sevilla.

United have already reached an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee and now it's up to the Spain international whether he indeed wants to move to Old Trafford.

Man City Tying To Hijack Pedro Deal From Man United

Could Manchester City be about to sign Pedro from under the nose of Manchester United? That's the rumour flying around town. Pedro has pace and he's talented.

That’s the story promulgated by Mundo Deportivo on Thursday morning, as it’s revealed that Man City have offered Barcelona a better deal for Pedro than the bid submitted from Old Trafford.

Barca have received a written offer from Man United for Pedro, for €25m up-front plus an additional €5m in incentives. By contrast, Man City have tabled only a verbal offer to the Catalans, but they are prepared to pay €30m at the start, plus another €2m in add-ons.

Pedro Will Flourish In England - Fernando Torres

Pedro is believed to be nearing a transfer to the Premier League, with Manchester United favourites to sign the Barcelona forward.

Fernando Torres believes Spain international team-mate Pedro has all the ability to succeed in the Premier League amid interest from Manchester United.

Pedro, who scored the match-winning goal in extra time as Barcelona edged Sevilla 5-4 in Tuesday's UEFA Super Cup, has been linked to United as the forward searches for regular game time.

Pedro Agrees Verbal Deal With Manchester United

Barcelona winger Pedro has verbally agreed a deal to sign for Manchester United, and despite late interest from Manchester City the 28-year-old will be a man of his word and complete a move to Old Trafford in the next few days, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Reports in Spain suggest that the Catalan side have recieved a written offer from the Red Devils believed to be in the region of €25million plus €5million in add ons and performance related bonuses.

What is interesting is that Mundo Deportivo are also reporting that Barcelona have recieved a verbal offer from Man City thought to be around €30million plus €2million in various add ons and bonuses, which is a significantly higher bid than that of their local rivals.

Both The Coach And I Want Pedro To Stay - Robert Fernandez

New Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez says the team will be hit hard if Pedro leaves the club - though he is still optimistic the forward will stay.

Manchester United have reached an initial agreement with Barca over the signing of the Spain international , with a total fee of €32 million - surpassing his €30m release clause - to be paid, depending on bonuses.

However, Fernandez remains upbeat that both Pedro and full-back Adriano will ultimately decide to remain at Camp Nou.

Barcelona, Man United Agree Transfer Fee For Pedro

Manchester United and Barcelona have reached agreement over the transfer of Pedro, but the Champions League holders are keen to retain the player until after next week's Uefa Super Cup.

The two sides have settled on a transfer fee of £18.1 million (€26m) initially, with a potential further £4.2m (€6m) to be paid in variable bonuses.

But the European champions face Europa League winners Sevilla in the traditional season curtain-raiser in Tbilisi on Tuesday, and want to be able to call upon Pedro to play a part.

Van Gaal Offer Pedro A Starring Role In United's Attack

Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal has offered Barcelona star Pedro Rodriguez a starring role alongside Wayne Rooney and Memphis Depay in a bid to convince the 28-year-old to complete a move to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window.

The Daily Telegraph reports that the United boss has made it clear to Pedro that he would form part of a new-look attacking three after choosing to adopt a 4-3-3 formation for the coming season.

It has been widely reported that the Red Devils are set to make a bid for the Spanish international once Argentine winger Angel Di Maria completes his anticipated move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United Bid €27m For Pedro

Manchester United fans can probably start queuing outside the club shop at Old Trafford for their new Pedro kits, if Sport on Tuesday can be believed.

The front page of the the Spanish daily today announces that Manchester United have offered Barcelona €27m for winger Pedro, and by all accounts the deal should be wrapped up imminently.

Sport claim that Pedro is “about to close his time at Camp Nou”, and that the transfer negotiations have reached “its decisive phase”.

Man United's Ed Woodward Heading To Barcelona To Finalise Pedro's Transfer Move Tomorrow

Spanish newspaper Sport claim Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has scheduled a meeting in Barcelona with the Catalan club officials for tomorrow.

Sport believe Man United hope to spend €25m on the 28-year-old winger but Barca will look to hold out for €30m.

Despite playing 90 minutes in Sunday night’s 3-1 pre-season friendly defeat to Fiorentina, Pedro has reportedly accepted that his future lies in the Premier League with Louis van Gaal.

United Will Sign Pedro After Selling Angel Di Maria

The front page of Spanish daily Sport piques the interest of Manchester United fans on Wednesday, as they have plastered a doctored picture of Pedro in a Red Devils kit on their splash.

The crux of Sport’s article is that Pedro is very close to securing a move to Manchester United.
Sport report that Man United have offered Barcelona €25m + €5m bonuses for Pedro, although the Catalans are looking for just over €30m for the 28-year-old, as the Spanish giants are unable to sign any players until January.

Moreover, Sport announced that Pedro has told Luis Enrique that he wants to move to Old Trafford as United have offered the forward an important role in the starting eleven.

Barca & United Still In Talks Over Pedro

Barcelona and Manchester United are in talks over a deal for Pedro. The player looks like he will get his way and the remarks by Josep María Bartomeu seem to have done nothing to change his mind, after the president said that there would be no more players in or out of the squad.

Luis Enrique is not keen to see the winger go either. The manager said that he does not want him to leave and that he believes that it would harm Barcelona's chances of doing a double treble.

Manchester United Set To Make £18 Bid For Pedro Rodriguez

Pedro Rodríguez doesn't look to have long left with the 'Azulgranas'. Manchester United have come on the scene, and they intend to do all they can to sign the player from the Canaries. Louis van Gaal has made his mind up and the English club will make an initial bid next week in the region of £18-20 million, around 25-29 million euros.

This sum should be looked on positively by the 'Azulgranas'. When Pedro renewed his contract at the end of last season, the player and club agreed that if an offer of over 25 million euros were to be made then the club would be prepared to negotiate his departure. And this is exactly what United intend to do next week.

Pedro Set To Leave Barcelona

Pedro Rodríguez is aware that his days at Barcelona are numbered. His plan a few months ago was actually to leave this summer in search of more playing time. Two factors prevented his departure: Barcelona offered him a much-improved contract while at the same time informing the winger that they would not let him leave given the FIFA transfer sanction.

Pedro quickly put pen to paper, although his preference remained to join a new club rather than endure another year as a fringe player. The 27-year-old knows that his chances of leaving this summer are minimal. Luis Enrique does not want to run the risk of being short in the striking department if one of his lethal trio were to be ruled out by injury. It would only be conceivable if a big-money offer came in. The only suitors seemingly willing to do so are PSG, who could table a €25 million, but even in that scenario, Barcelona plan to hold firm.