Player could request Chelsea to let him leave on loan

Spanish forward Pedro has found it difficult to settle in London after his €27m move to Chelsea at the start of the season, and he made that quite clear in a recent interview.

Pedro revealed he wants to return to Barcelona, and that he has already had discussions with Barcelona’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu.

“Hopefully (I can return to Barcelona) but I know it’s hard,” Pedro told beIN Sports.

“I have already spoken about it with the president (Josep Maria Bartomeu) when we (Barcelona) were in the (Cup) final (when Barcelona beat Sevilla 2-0 last month) and spoke to all the people who want me there.

“It’s complicated, but I’ve always said that I would like to retire at Barcelona. However, I know it’s difficult because the years go by and the club has the best players in the world, it is a very demanding club and to return is complicated. But I do not rule it out either.”

On Thursday, according to Spanish website Mundo Deportivo, it’s highly unlikely Barcelona would want to make a significant investment in the player, who wanted to leave a year ago.

Pedro, however, could try to convince Chelsea to let him leave for the Catalan giants on loan.

Barcelona would be willing to pay his wages, and a deal could be made permanent if he can impress.

The 28-year-old has three years left on his current deal at Chelsea, and managed to score 8 goals this season for the London club.