Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips don advise Joao Pedro to leave Chelsea and join Barcelona. According to Wright-Phillips, the Brazilian striker suppose do everything wey im fit to make the switch happen.
Joao Pedro don score 23 goals for Chelsea this season, including three for Champions League, plus nine assists for 51 matches. The 24-year-old Brazilian join Chelsea from Brighton for £60 million last summer, and im don show say im be top player.
But Chelsea don struggle this season, and dem likely no go qualify for Champions League. Wright-Phillips, wey play 125 times for Chelsea, say e go be big shame if Joao Pedro miss out on Champions football next season.
Barcelona dey look for new striker to replace the ageing Robert Lewandowski. Although Atletico Madrid‘s Julian Alvarez be their main target, Joao Pedro dey high on their shortlist. Barcelona sporting director Deco don admire Joao Pedro since im time for Brighton.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirm say Barcelona really like Joao Pedro, but Chelsea see am as crucial part of their project. Romano talk say Chelsea consider Joao Pedro untouchable, and selling the only player wey perform well for a tough season go be complicated.
Joao Pedro get seven years left on im contract, so Chelsea dey in strong position. Despite the interest from Barcelona, Chelsea no get intention to let am leave. The Blues know say dem hold all the cards.
Even with Xabi Alonso rumours to become Chelsea manager, the club dey try keep their key players. Joao Pedro don be one of the few bright spots for Chelsea this campaign, and dem no fit afford to lose am.
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