da dobrowin： Chelsea have secured the signing of Barcelona attacker Pedro, right under the noses of Manchester United. No doubt this will make the addition of a World Cup winner even sweeter for everyone involved in West London, but perhaps there is a precedent to get even more excited about.
da bwin： When former team-mate Alexis Sanchez left sunny Spain for London last year, questions were asked about his true quality. Clearly an exceptionally talented footballer, the fact the La Liga giants were willing to let him go seemed rather odd. If he’s that good – why sell him?
Well, the simple answer is that Blaugrana have arguably the best front three ever assembled in modern football. Luis Suarez joined Brazil captain Neymar and 4x Balon D’oR winner Lionel Messi in a three pronged attack that dominated the game both home and abroad.
However, the performances of Sanchez last year answered any doubts. Perhaps he is not as good as the aforementioned trio, but he is a world-class talent in his own right. The dynamic spearhead of the Arsenal attack, he was able to show just what he can do when given a proper run in the side.
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Perhaps the same can be said about Pedro. The Spanish international has struggled to break into the ‘MSN’ trio, but there is no shame in that. Really, other than Cristiano Ronaldo – who seriously could? There are a few you could make arguments for, but that’s another story for another time.
In signing the La Masia graduate, the Blues have all but guaranteed themselves goals in important games. Earning the nickname ‘The King of Finals’ is no mean feat, and Pedro brings with him a wealth of top class experience.
Like his Chilean former team-mate, the Spanish star can operate on both flanks, providing genuine width and stretch defences up and down the country. He can also offer incisive options through the middle, and that versatility will be crucial to a Chelsea side who so often looked out of ideas in the early stages of their title defence.
What earned the Chile international so many plaudits at the Emirates was his all action approach, chasing lost causes and harassing the opposition. As a graduate of Barcelona’s world famous academy, Pedro will offer a similar high pressing approach.
The La Roja star often made his mark in big games. His goals in El Classico’s, World Club Cup finals and the Champions League final are fondly remembered in Spain, and suggest Jose Mourinho is finally getting an added goal threat.
With Falcao floundering so far, and Diego Costa always on the brink of either getting sent off or pulling his hamstring – the 28 year old will bring much needed firepower. Just like Alexis did last year.
The precedent has been sent by the Arsenal star. Pedro must prove he is indeed a top-class talent, the ‘MSN’ might be other-worldly, but his arrival at Stamford Bridge is exciting to say the least. Sanchez was determined not to be seen as an out-cast, and Pedro must do the same.
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