Pedro
says Cesc Fabregas played a key role in helping him decide to leave
Barcelona for Chelsea.
The Blues, bidding to recover from their worst start to a season in 17
years, signed the 28-year-old Spain forward on a four-year deal on Thursday.
Pedro, who cost £21.4m including add-ons, trained immediately with his new
team-mates and could make his debut against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
He said he decided to move to west London – after a potential move to
Manchester United fell through – after talking with boss Jose Mourinho and
old friend Fabregas, who swapped Barca for Chelsea in 2014.
Pedro told the club's website: "He (Mourinho) is one of the main reasons why
I'm here. He phoned me a few times and said he needed me to make the team
stronger.
"He has won titles wherever he has been. I am really looking forward to
playing under him and hopefully winning more titles.
"I spoke to Cesc. We are very good friends. I knew I would feel at home here
and that was one of the main reasons why I decided to join.
"I am ready to start playing straight away if the manager selects me. I am
in very good shape because I have already played for Barcelona this season.
It's a new challenge and I can't wait to get going."
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