Joao Pedro is good enough for Barcelona and deserves to be allowed that transfer if possible, according to former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
In an extraordinary dig at his former club, Wright-Phillips said he couldn’t blame Pedro for wanting to leave the Blues under this ownership.
The Brazilian striker has performed superbly in his first season at Stamford Bridge, though it looks like ultimately being a disappointing campaign for the club.
Barcelona have been linked with Pedro by ESPN Brasil, as well as by trusted Chelsea news source Simon Phillips on his Substack.
Joao Pedro backed for Barcelona transfer by former Chelsea player
Wright-Phillips has now responded to the speculation about Pedro joining Barca, and backed him to get the move due to the failure of this current CFC side.
“I believe it would be fantastic for Joao if he were to go,” Wright-Phillips told Somos Fanaticos, as quoted by the Evening Standard.
“Personally, given the way Chelsea has been run, if I were him, I would do everything to complete this transfer.
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“Playing at Camp Nou, alongside Raphinha and [Lamine] Yamal, would be great for him. He would score many goals, since we have already seen what he did in a team that wasn’t as good as this Chelsea team.
“If I were Joao Pedro, I would want to play in the Champions League, and I can’t see Chelsea qualifying for any European competition. Joao has the level and deserves to be playing in the Champions League.”
Joao Pedro looks ideal for Barcelona
Barcelona could certainly do with a statement signing up front this summer as the ageing Robert Lewandowski is nearing the end of his contract.
| Joao Pedro | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Chelsea 2025/26 | 47 | 20 | 6 |
One imagines Chelsea will do their best not to lose Pedro after just one season, but it’s surely going to be tricky for them if they miss out on European football.
If there is an opportunity there, then Barcelona should absolutely try their best to land this superb 24-year-old talent, who looks like an ideal long-term investment in a key area.
