Overview
- The Auditori 1899 at the Spotify Camp Nou hosted Pedro’s formal retirement ceremony on Friday, where family, former teammates and club leaders honored his career.
- Former teammates including Xavi and Sergi Busquets praised Pedro’s humility and decisive goals and described him as an undervalued but vital member of Barcelona’s golden era.
- Pedro leaves Barcelona with 99 club goals and 20 trophies from his first-team spell, and he singled out his goal in the 2011 Wembley final as his favorite career moment.
- Club president Joan Laporta attended the event, invited Pedro to make the honorary kickoff at Barcelona’s next home match and publicly said the club’s doors are open for his return in a non-playing role.
- Pedro said he will move to Barcelona next month, plans to study for a coaching or agent license, and emphasized family priorities during an emotional farewell that included his young daughter Adriana.