Chelsea's new signing Pedro has revealed which star player helped him leave FC Barcelona for first-team football.
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The Spaniard explained how Andres Iniesta spoke to the club about allowing him to leave, hailing the Barcelona captain for the way he handled the situation.
"I think the most important (conversation) was one I had with Andres when it looked as though I wasn't leaving," he told Marca.
"I explained my situation, which was complicated and called for patience.
"He understood and did his best to tell the club that, if I wasn't happy, it should do everything in its power to help me leave.
"He behaved like the great captain and teammate he is. That touched me.
"He understood my situation. I told my closest teammates, like Andres, Jordi Alba and Busquets, what I was thinking.
"They understood my position."
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Pedro joined Chelsea after seven years at the Catalan club. The winger has scored one goal and assisted a further two in his first two matches for Jose Mourinho's side.
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