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When speaking to SER Catalunya (via Sport) just recently, Pedro expressed his wish to go back to Barcelona one day, and it does sound like a tempting prospect for the Catalans.

What did he say, then?

Of course, Pedro and Barcelona share a long and rich history.

The now 32-year-old winger has practically spent his whole career in the Catalan capital and he rose through their ranks during his youth, only to depart for Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2015.

While he was one of the Blaugrana, however, he scored 99 goals and assisted a total of 62 in 321 games. By all means, that's a pretty impressive return for a man who obviously doesn't hide his love for the club.

When speaking to SER Catalunya, Pedro admitted he still hopes for a return in the future.

Here's what he said, as quoted by Sport:

"It's an option that's always there and that I hope it could happen. Everyone knows what I feel for the club and it's evident that it's a possibility to go back.

"I've always said it. It's a club I have special love for because I support them. I've had so many experiences there and was there so many years, I feel loved by the fans.

"I don't know if it's in the hands of the president, the coach or whoever. I think for them my return is difficult but it's clearly a possibility."

An intriguing prospect

With the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Carles Perez already in the team, it seems unlikely that Barcelona would ever go for a 32-year-old.

But with the former constantly struggling with injuries and the latter only just breaking into the team, maybe the Spaniard could offer them exactly what they need.

His contract is due to expire next summer and that means Barca could snap him up at a bargain price or, in an ideal world, for free.

Not to mention that he is still very reliable and offers that incredible work-rate in the forward line that not many have. With only 592 minutes under his belt in the ongoing campaign, he has clearly fallen down the pecking order in Frank Lampard's squad but that doesn't necessarily mean he can't offer something back at his former club.

Even though he scored 99 goals during his Barcelona tenure, that was not nearly what he was all about.

His winner's mentality and willingness to do the dirty work while Lionel Messi and co. banged in the goals was what made him such a perfect fit for the Catalans.

As Xavi Hernandes, a Barcelona legend, said himself, he gave so much to that team, as quoted by UEFA:

"He gives us a lot because he opens up the pitch – he takes players on and looks for space. He harries, presses and infuses us with his energy. When Pedro plays, the opposition full-backs can't get forward, and if they do, he runs 30m to track them. He never stops running – he never tires."

He still hasn't lost that footballing IQ and that part of his player profile is something the current Barcelona should still very much welcome in their team.

It does sound like a stretch to say they'll go for him but maybe it wouldn't really be such a bad idea at all.