Pedro
has insisted it was not an aversion to working with Louis van Gaal that made
him choose Chelsea over Manchester United.
The 28-year-old snubbed United to join the Blues in a £21.4m deal from
Barcelona in August, raising question marks over whether players are
reluctant to work under the Dutchman.
Van Gaal has been criticised for his treatment of former players Angel Di
Maria, Javier Hernandez and Pedro's friend and compatriot Victor Valdes.
Pedro admitted he was not impressed with how Van Gaal treated his fellow
Spaniard but says it was United's dawdling over the transfer that made him
move to Stamford Bridge.
"It's true that I don't like that treatment for my colleagues, especially
for Victor, who has been a reference as a team-mate and as a professional,"
Pedro told Spanish newspaper Marca.
"I don't believe it's fair but it didn't influence my decision. I just saw
that Manchester didn't take that move forward, that they were taking too
long. Chelsea were more decisive.
"I spoke to Victor a lot. He told me that United was very good and there was
a great fan following, but that his only problem was the situation with the
coach.
"But Victor absolutely did not recommend against signing for United. He
spoke very well of the club. It's a great club but I'm convinced I have made
the right choice to join Chelsea.
"I had an important chat with Jose Mourinho and he said many things that I
liked to hear. That, combined with the possibility to live in London, was
what made me decide."
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