Pedro has taken to social media to announce his departure from Chelsea.

After undergoing successful shoulder surgery, Pedro is coming off contract this month and will leave the Blues as a free agent,

This morning, the Spain attacker wrote to fans: "After five wonderful years my time at Chelsea FC is coming to an end. Thank you very much to the club's board, to the coaches and teammates at this time, and of course to the fans: thank you for the experience of belonging to your great family.

"I have been very happy, you have made me feel at home.

"It has been a pleasure and an honour to play for this great club and win the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Europa League, as well as having competed in one of the best leagues in the world. Without a doubt I was right in the choice, I take back wonderful and unforgettable memories.

"New challenges and triumphs will arrive for sure. I say goodbye very satisfied with this stage of my career that is ending, and at the same time very excited about the new one that is beginning.

"Thank you and good luck in the future."