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Chelsea winger makes transfer admission
PEDRO has admitted he is glad he stuck with Chelsea despite being linked with a return to former club Barcelona.
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Pedro joined Chelsea last summer from Barcelona but struggled to make much of an impact during his first season.
The 29-year-old was not a first-team regular for Jose Mourinho and even discussed a return to the Nou Camp with Barca officials.
However, this season the Spain international has flourished under Antonio Conte and he has admitted he is glad he stuck with the Blues.
Pedro is happy he stayed with Chelsea despite being linked with Barcelona
Pedro has been a key player for Chelsea this season
“I am enjoying my football more and I am very comfortable on the pitch and with my team-mates," Pedro told the London Evening Standard.
"Things are going good for me, I’m scoring goals and I want to continue like this.
"I am full of confidence and this is the way I want to be playing for Chelsea. But I will take it game by game.
“Am I glad I stayed at Chelsea? Yes.
"I am showing what I can do in a Chelsea shirt.
"But everyone is playing well and putting in good performances.
Pedro was linked with a return to Barcelona in the summer
"We want to keep this form going."
Chelsea have won their last seven games on the bounce and sit top of the Premier League - one point clear of Liverpool and Manchester City.
Pedro has been influential for the Blues this term, scoring three goals and providing five assists in all competitions.
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