What a way to sign off.
Not for the first time, Pedro stepped up with a vital contribution to win Barcelona a cup.
The 28-year-old winger, who is expected to move Manchester United before the end of the month, netted the winner in a thrilling, 5-4 Super Cup clash with Sevilla, in Tbilisi.
The match, which was illuminated by two superb Lionel Messi goals, went to extra time before Pedro sealed another Barca cup triumph.
Sevilla goalkeeper Beto could not hold onto a Messi rebound from his own free-kick. The Spanish international was the first to react.
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Prior to the match, Barcelona club’s technical secretary Robert Fernandez was quoted as saying, ‘Pedro has told me he wants to go.’
Fernandez added, ‘We want him to stay; [it is] up to him. This could be his last game. [Our] €30 valuation won’t be lowered.’
The player himself certainly looked as if he was aware this would be the last time he played for the Blaugrana.
He stood back as the cup was being presented to his teammates and took in the scenes of celebration.
Soon after, back on the pitch, he paced the perimeter with fellow midfielder Sergio Busquets. Both players have been at Barca for well over a decade.
Post-match, he told AS that Fernandez’ claim that he had asked to leave was untrue and unfair.
‘The answer is no [I have not asked to leave], but it’s complicated for many things.
‘It’s not for money, as has been said – which is another lack of respect. It’s a question of continuity, of minutes. I’m an ambitious player. Stay or go, I will always be of this team.
‘I don’t know if it will be my last game for Barcelona. I only want to enjoy this title.’
