Pedro reveals he tried to recruit Lionel Messi and David de Gea to Lazio

Spanish winger Pedro has bid an emotional farewell to Lazio following his final match for the club against Pisa. The 38-year-old signed off with a goal in a comeback victory, concluding a stint that saw him make 209 appearances and score 39 goals for the Rome-based side.

In an interview with the club's official channel, the veteran admitted he acted as an unofficial recruiter during his time in Italy. He revealed that he personally attempted to persuade former teammates, including Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and David de Gea, to make the move to Serie A.

I always tried. Even with Messi, obviously it was not easy. Then Jordi Alba and De Gea when they were free agents. I also remember speaking about Bartra with Sarri. And David Luiz. I would have loved to let them experience the passion of our fans. Pedro

The departure comes after a challenging campaign for Lazio, who finished ninth in the league and failed to secure European qualification. Pedro expressed his hope for the club's future, calling for unity between the squad, staff, and fans to return the team to trophy contention in the coming years.