Top 10 players who will be free agents next summer

Modified Dec 05, 2019 11:12 GMT

Christian Eriksen

#8 Pedro Rodriguez (Chelsea)

Pedro

The former Barcelona star was a consistent performer at Camp Nou, rising through the ranks at La Masia and becoming a key player under Pep Guardiola. Pedro enjoyed a stellar spell with the Catalans, winning a host of trophies before eventually leaving the club to join Chelsea in the August of 2015.

At Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard immediately became a regular feature in the first team. His speed, dribbling skills, and eye for the goal made him a household name in London. In his time at Chelsea, he has collected one Premier League title, one FA Cup, and one UEFA Europa League. Last season, he scored 13 times in 52 appearances.

This year, Pedro has seen his chances get limited after the arrival of Frank Lampard, who is preferring youth players. The Spaniard is out of contract next summer and despite the fact that he will be 33 in July, Pedro will believe that he still has some unfinished business on the pitch. With a world of experience under his belt, he could still be a vital player for quite a few teams in the world.

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