Spanish forward Pedro signs for Chelsea

London, Aug 20: English Premier League champions Chelsea on Thursday announced the signing of forward Pedro Rodriguez from Spanish giants FC Barcelona.

The 28-year-old has accumulated three Champions Leagues and five La Liga titles for Barcelona, as well as being a world and European champion on the international stage for Spain.

He said: "I am very happy to be here. I am very excited to start my adventure at Chelsea and I am here to keep winning titles.

"Thanks to the club and the supporters for giving me the opportunity to put the blue shirt on," Pedro was quoted as saying by Chelsea's website.

He is a product of Barcelona's famous La Masia youth academy and made his first-team debut in 2008 for the Spanish team.

He concluded his time at the Catalan club in a memorable manner, scoring the winning goal in their 5-4 European Super Cup triumph over Sevilla.