Pedro's first interview as Chelsea player: "Mourinho is one of the main reasons I'm here"

Pedro had a busy first day at his new club, Chelsea. He signed his contract, went to the training field and gave interviews. And from his first impressions, Blues fans will love him.

Here's the transcript from that interview, in which Pedro talks about what he thinks of the club, why he joined and the relationship with former Barcelona teammate, Cesc Fàbregas:

Pedro, welcome to Chelsea. What are your first impressions of Cobham?

It’s absolutely great here. I am really impressed with the facilities. All my new team-mates have been really nice and I can’t wait to start playing games here. I am so happy.

How was training today?

It was very intense, very physical. I am ready to start playing straightaway if the manager selects me. I am in very good shape because I have already played for Barcelona this season.

Have you spoken to the manager? What did he say?

He is one of the main reasons why I’m here. He phoned me a few times and said he needed me to make the team stronger.

He has won titles wherever he has been. I am really looking forward to playing under him and hopefully winning more titles.

You’ve been involved in a couple of Champions League semi-finals between Barcelona and Chelsea in the past. What do you remember of those ties, in 2009 and 2012, and playing at Stamford Bridge?

They were hard matches for us. They were all interesting games but I have good memories from them. The fans never stopped. They always got behind the team. It was an incredible feeling and I want to have that experience as a Chelsea player now.

The move gives you a chance to link up with Cesc Fabregas, a man you know well from both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Did you speak to him before signing? You must be excited to be playing club football with him again…

Yes, I spoke to Cesc. We are very good friends. I knew I would feel at home here and that was one of the main reasons why I decided to join.

He’s a great player, he’s got brilliant vision and he links up really well with the other attacking players. I know we work well together on the pitch so I can’t wait to play with him again.

I have also played with Diego Costa and Cesar Azpilicueta before, for the national team, so I feel very comfortable here.

What qualities can you add to the team?

I am very fast. I do everything possible to win. I have helped Barcelona win titles and I want to do exactly the same thing at Chelsea, because ultimately we are all here to win things.

You are a versatile player. Do you have a preferred position in attack?

Wherever I’m needed. Sometimes I play on the right, sometimes on the left, but wherever I play I will give my best.

You’ve already won so much in your career and you said you want to win more titles here. Was the chance to experience a different football culture an important factor in your decision to come to Chelsea?

Absolutely. I have watched many Premier League games and they look very different to the Spanish game, particularly much faster. I really want to enjoy being here and playing in this league. It’s a new challenge and I can’t wait to get going.

Source: ChelseaFC.com

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