I couldn't speak with Mourinho when I left Roma maybe one day we'll have the chance to sit down, and he can truly explain what happened' Pedro reflects on his Jose Mourinho split

"Since making his senior debut in 2008, Pedro has made more than 750 appearances for club and country and won just about everything there is to win. A world and European champion with Spain, he was also part of Barcelona's golden era, claiming five La Liga titles and three Champions League, before adding a Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League to his medal collection following his 2015 move to Chelsea."

"You may like Mourinho arrived at Roma in 2021 (Image credit: Getty Images) It was inexplicable, Pedro recalls to FourFourTwo. Despite knowing each other well, I couldn't speak with him he shielded himself by saying it was a club decision. After I left, we crossed paths in a few matches, but never addressed the issue. Maybe one day we'll have the chance to sit down, and he can truly explain what happened."

"That move to Roma's bitter rivals Lazio, was one of the more eyebrow-raising transfers of recent times, as he became the first player to move directly between the two clubs since goalkeeper Astutillo Malgioglio way back in 1985. So what has it been like to cross the divide? At first, it wasn't an easy decision due to everything surrounding it, but Roma pushed me towards it, the 37-year-old admits."

Pedro has made over 750 senior appearances since his 2008 debut and has collected major honours with Spain, Barcelona and Chelsea. He won the World Cup and European Championship with Spain, five La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies with Barcelona, then added a Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League after moving to Chelsea in 2015. He joined Roma in 2020, played under Paulo Fonseca, then fell out of favour when Jose Mourinho arrived and was left training alone. He subsequently moved to Lazio, where he found a welcoming environment and renewed opportunities.

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