• Reported Chelsea target available for £21.4m after buyout clause was reduced
The Barcelona
coach, Luis Enrique, says does not want Pedro to leave but will respect
whatever decision the Spain forward makes about his future.
Pedro, 27, revealed on Monday that the Spanish and European champions had received offers for him after agreeing to trim the size of his buyout clause and amid reports he is poised to join Chelsea.
A World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain, Pedro lost his place in the Barça starting lineup following the arrival of the Uruguay striker Luis Suárez last year.
Luis Enrique used Pedro mainly as a substitute last term and he came on in the Champions League final to set up Neymar to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory over Juventus.
“I don’t want anyone to leave but there is a clause,” Luis Enrique said. “We have to respect his decision.
“I do not deceive anyone and I do not guarantee anyone playing time. It will be his personal decision.”
Barça begin the defence of their La Liga title at Athletic Bilbao next month, after they meet the Basque club in the Spanish Super Cup and the Europa League champions, Sevilla, in the European Super Cup.
Pedro, 27, revealed on Monday that the Spanish and European champions had received offers for him after agreeing to trim the size of his buyout clause and amid reports he is poised to join Chelsea.
A World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain, Pedro lost his place in the Barça starting lineup following the arrival of the Uruguay striker Luis Suárez last year.
Luis Enrique used Pedro mainly as a substitute last term and he came on in the Champions League final to set up Neymar to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory over Juventus.
“I don’t want anyone to leave but there is a clause,” Luis Enrique said. “We have to respect his decision.
“I do not deceive anyone and I do not guarantee anyone playing time. It will be his personal decision.”
Barça begin the defence of their La Liga title at Athletic Bilbao next month, after they meet the Basque club in the Spanish Super Cup and the Europa League champions, Sevilla, in the European Super Cup.
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