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Pedro bids early farewell to Chelsea after surgery

Published: 04 Aug 2020 - 05:58 pm | Last Updated: 04 Nov 2021 - 02:44 pm
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Arsenal v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 1, 2020 Chelsea's Pedro is stretchered off after sustaining an injury, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Arsenal v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 1, 2020 Chelsea's Pedro is stretchered off after sustaining an injury, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus

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London: Chelsea forward Pedro has undergone surgery on his shoulder ahead of an expected transfer to Roma, meaning he will not play for the Premier League club again.

The 33-year-old Spain international confirmed on social media his operation had been successful.

He landed awkwardly on his right shoulder when appearing as a substitute in Chelsea's 2-1 FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal at the weekend.

Pedro will miss Chelsea's Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at Bayern Munich on Saturday before he leaves Stamford Bridge.

"The surgery went well, I will be back soon," Pedro posted on Instagram. "It was a pity not to win the FA Cup. Thank you for all your support."

Chelsea tweeted: "We're all wishing you a speedy recovery, @_Pedro17_!" in response to his update.

Pedro has spent five years at Chelsea after arriving from Barcelona in 2015, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.