Pedro says farewell to Lazio after final match
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Pedro confirmed the end of his Lazio spell after scoring in his final appearance against Pisa. In his farewell comments, he said he had tried in the past to persuade players such as Lionel Messi and David de Gea to join the club.
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Attributed to original sourcePedro has bid an emotional farewell to Lazio after playing his final match for the club against Pisa on Saturday evening, signing off with a goal in a comeback victory as the Spaniard’s adventure in the Italian capital came to an end.
Speaking to the club’s official channels before the game, via TuttoMercatoWeb , the former Barcelona and Chelsea winger was candid and warm throughout, reflecting on a journey defined by deep affection for the club’s supporters, and revealing some remarkable attempts to recruit former teammates to the Biancocelesti cause.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JUNE 14: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks on during the first half against Guatemala at Commanders Field on June 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Pedro reveals Messi, De Gea and Jordi Alba among players he tried to bring to Lazio “I always tried,” Pedro said when asked whether he had ever come close to convincing a former teammate to join.
“Even with Messi, obviously it was not easy (laughs). Then Jordi Alba and De Gea when they were free agents. I also remember speaking about Bartra with Sarri. And David Luiz. I would have loved to let them experience the passion of our fans.”
On the season’s difficulties, which included lengthy periods with the Olimpico largely empty due to the fan boycott, Pedro was equally honest.
“Playing without their support was difficult,” he said. “Doing well with an empty stadium is impossible. We went through hard moments and it was not easy to watch the situation that developed between the fans, the squad and the club.”
Pedro reserved particular praise for Maurizio Sarri, placing him second only to Pep Guardiola among the coaches he has worked under.
He also called for unity as his parting message. “The first thing is to find union again between the squad, fans and club, all pulling in the same direction,” he said. “I am certain that in a few years Lazio will return to winning trophies and fighting for Europe. And I hope to come back one day to help.”
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What happened
Pedro signed off from Lazio with a goal in a comeback win over Pisa, marking the end of his time in Rome. Speaking to the club's official channels, he reflected warmly on the supporters and said he had previously tried to bring former teammates including Messi, Jordi Alba, De Gea, Bartra and David Luiz to Lazio. He also described the season as difficult because of the fan boycott and the lack of support inside the stadium. Pedro praised Maurizio Sarri highly and urged unity between the squad, fans and club.
Chance analysis
The football significance is less about the old transfer anecdotes and more about Pedro's confirmed departure plus his comments on internal instability around Lazio. Losing an experienced attacker and dressing-room figure can weaken depth and continuity, especially if the club is already dealing with supporter-club tension. His remarks also reinforce that the atmosphere around Lazio has recently been a performance factor.
Pedro's exit is a mild negative for Lazio's experience and attacking depth, while the transfer remarks themselves have little direct market value.
Treat this as a confirmed veteran departure and a signal of recent off-field instability at Lazio, not as actionable transfer news about Messi or De Gea.