“Would send a bad message” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on future of €69m Chelsea ace

TL;DR

Fabrizio Romano comments on Joao Pedro's future at Chelsea, stating that his departure would send a bad message. The player, valued at €69m, is admired by Barcelona but has been impactful for Chelsea this season.

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Fabrizio Romano comments on Joao Pedro's future
Pedro's departure could send a bad message
Chelsea signed Pedro for up to £60m from Brighton
Pedro has scored 20 goals this season

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“Would send a bad message” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on future of €69m Chelsea ace

Joao Pedro is a player appreciated by Barcelona, but it would send a bad message if he left Chelsea according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Chelsea signed Pedro last summer from Brighton last summer in a deal worth up to £60m from Brighton, and he’s scored 20 goals in all competitions so far this season.

Pedro has scored 15 league goals in his debut campaign, and is one of the only signings from last summer to actually make an impact.

Barcelona appreciate Joao Pedro

Pedro has made the number nine position his own, with Liam Delap providing very little threat to his position in the team.

The Brazilian still has a chance of becoming the first striker to score 20 league goals in a season for the Blues since Diego Costa, but would need to score five in the last three games.

The 24-year-old’s form hasn’t gone unnoticed, and Pedro has been linked with a move to Spanish champions Barcelona.