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.
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.
"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.
"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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