Former Chelsea and Spain winger Pedro has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a decorated 20-year career. The 39-year-old last played in Serie A with Lazio, but left at the end of last season having won virtually every major honour available across club and international football.I feel that now is the moment, Pedro wrote on social media alongside a video featuring the best moments from his career.Its the moment to take a step forward and start a new chapter in my life. I leave the game proud of fulfilling my dreams and of all the people who were alongside me making them a reality.Thank you, football, for making me so happy.Credit: Instagram / pedro17Pedro arrived at Stamford Bridge from Barcelona in August 2015 for a fee of �21.4 million, instantly announcing himself to English football by scoring on his debut in a 3-2 victory away at West Brom.Over a five-year spell in west London, the Spanish forward established himself as a reliable, hard-working big-game performer under Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, and Maurizio Sarri.His most prolific Premier League campaign came in 2016-17, when he registered nine goals and eight assists in 35 appearances to play an integral role in Antonio Contes title-winning side.Pedro collected a clean sweep of domestic and European silverware, winning the Premier League in 2017, the FA Cup in 2018, and the Europa League in 2019. Topics Chelsea F.C. Spain National Football Team If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read David Silva: Former Man City midfielder out of retirement to play in Hong Kong Tom Rostance 7th October, 2026 The Premier League returns: The five storylines to follow including Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea Jon Fisher 7th October, 2026 Croatia 1-2 Spain: Merino inspires comeback as world champions seal Nations League quarter-final berth Nicholas McGee 6th October, 2026 Croatia vs Spain: Line-ups confirmed as La Roja look for flawless finish Mitch Fretton 6th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: A three-leg Nations League treble Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026 Croatia v Spain: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 5th October, 2026
