This archive report was first published on 25 August 2020.
Published on August 25, 2020, AS Roma have signed Spanish winger Pedro on a free transfer, marking a significant move for the former Chelsea player.
At 33 years old, Pedro brings a wealth of experience to the Italian club, having spent five years at Chelsea where he scored 43 goals in 206 appearances and helped the team win the Premier League title in the 2016-17 season and the FA Cup the following year.
"I am delighted to be here at Roma," Pedro said in a statement. "I'm excited for this challenge and to compete to achieve our targets over the coming seasons. I want to thank the fans for the welcome they've given me. I hope to make them happy."
Before joining Chelsea, Pedro started his career with Barcelona, winning the Liga title five times and the Champions League on three occasions. He was also part of Spain's squad that won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championship two years later.
AS Roma finished fifth in Serie A last season and will play in the Europa League next term. The club was recently taken over by U.S billionaire Dan Friedkin in a deal worth more than $700 million. The new Italian season begins on September 19.
