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Chelsea forward Pedro admits he considered a return to his former club Barcelona in summer

Pedro takes the ball around David De Gea to score Chelsea's first goal
Image: Pedro opens the scoring in 4-0 win over Chelsea last week

Chelsea forward Pedro has revealed he held talks over a move back to former club Barcelona in the summer but said a return to the Nou Camp is "almost impossible at this point".

Pedro, who joined the Londoners from Barca in a £21m deal last August, marked his 50th appearance for the club with a goal inside 30 seconds of their 4-0 win over Manchester United last Sunday.

The 29-year-old has started three Premier League games under manager Antonio Conte this season, appearing to make the most of a fresh start under the Italian.

However, he admits he did consider a return to his old side during the summer amid uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte gestures on the touchline at Stamford Bridge
Image: Pedro enjoying a new lease of life under Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

Speaking to Catalan radio station RAC-1, Pedro said: "I spoke to Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and it looked as thought I'd return to Barcelona last summer, but I think the talks were given more importance than they really had.

"It is difficult to return, even with everything you remember from your old club.

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"If you asked me if I'd like to go back, my answer is obvious, because it is a great club where I have great team-mates and a fanbase that appreciates me.

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"I've always said I'd like to retire at Barcelona but it is very difficult, almost impossible at this point." 

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