{"id":29034,"date":"2026-05-24T21:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/29034\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T21:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:24:26","slug":"lionel-messi-at-lazio-ex-barcelona-forward-pedro-names-players-he-made-transfer-plays-for-with-david-de-gea-also-figuring-on-star-studded-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/29034\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi at Lazio! Ex-Barcelona forward Pedro names players he made transfer plays for &#8211; with David de Gea also figuring on star-studded list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GOAL<\/p>\n<p> Emotional farewell ends legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/lazio-team\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lazio<\/a> run<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/pedro-player\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro<\/a> has bid an emotional farewell to Lazio after playing his <\/p>\n<p>Ambitious transfer attempts for global stars<img  width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">While focused on the pitch, Pedro admits to playing unofficial recruiter, revealing Messi, David de Gea and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/jordi-alba-player\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jordi Alba<\/a> as players he tried bringing to Lazio. &#8220;I always tried,&#8221; Pedro said when asked whether he had ever come close to convincing a former team-mate to join. &#8220;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/david-luiz-player\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Luiz<\/a>. I would have loved to let them experience the passion of our fans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A glittering career of unmatched success<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Pedro departs Italian football boasting one of the most decorated CVs in the history of the sport. The veteran winger is a one-time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Cup<\/a> winner and European Championship with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/spain-men-team\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spain<\/a>, having lifted the trophies in 2010 and 2012 respectively. At club level, his golden era with Barcelona saw him win three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/champions-league\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Champions League<\/a> titles, five La Liga titles, and two Club World Cups. He also enjoyed massive success in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/england-men-team\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">England<\/a> with Chelsea, winning one Premier League crown, the Europa League, and an FA Cup. <\/p>\n<p>What next for the Spanish veteran?<img  width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"true\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Having concluded his incredible time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/italy-women-team\" class=\"entity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Italy<\/a>, the veteran is yet to confirm his next move. He called for unity among Lazio players, staff and fans as he sent his parting message. &#8220;The first thing is to find union again between the squad, fans and club, all pulling in the same direction,&#8221; Pedro said. &#8220;I am certain that in a few years Lazio will return to winning trophies and fighting for Europe. 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