Chelsea player “wants to play for Barcelona” & has “meeting scheduled with Xabi Alonso”
Chelsea player Joao Pedro has expressed a desire to join Barcelona and is scheduled to meet with his new manager, Xabi Alonso. Although Alonso officially starts in July, he is already preparing for the upcoming season. Chelsea has not yet considered offers for Pedro, indicating they wish to retain him despite his intentions.
- ▪Joao Pedro reportedly wants to play for Barcelona.
- ▪He has a meeting scheduled with Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso.
- ▪Chelsea finished the season in 10th place and missed out on European football.
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