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Chelsea star Pedro: I want to play for this manager - it's not Antonio Conte
CHELSEA star Pedro has admitted he cannot wait to work with new Spain boss Julen Lopetegui.
Pedro has claimed he can't wait to play for new Spain boss Julen Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui took charge of Spain last summer following the retirement of long-serving boss Vicente del Bosque.
The former Porto boss has brought Chelsea forward Pedro back into the fold for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Israel.
And after a time away from the international set-up, the Blues star has admitted he cannot wait to work under Lopetegui.
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"It's a new chance for me, a new challenge," Pedro said.
"We are looking at how he wants to play, his ideas. He's another coach to add to the list in my career.
"I'm pleased to meet with team-mates and experiencing a good moment with my club. I am happy to be here.
"We all come to join the team with the coach's requests. I work at 100 per cent and try to compete at the top level.
"I have to make the most of the chances I'm given.
"I'm happy to be back and to train with the squad."
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