Messi pays tribute to Pedro on social media

Barcelona star Lionel Messi took to facebook to express how much he will miss his team mate and friend Pedro Rodriguez who left for Chelsea on Thursday.

Messi joined the first team in 2004 where his magical touch to the ball saw him score a wonderful goal against Espanyol after coming in from the bench.; he has been in the first team ever since

And although Pedro joined the first team in 2008 after impressing in a pre-season tour, both seem to have bonded well as la-masia graduates.

Their friendship and flow in attack has seen them scored many goal for the Spanish giant, and Messi couldn't help but to express his admiration for Pedro

Pedro deal was hijacked by Chelsea from Man Utd and is hoped to revive the reigning champions winning ways especially after a 3-0 trashing from Manchester City last term

Han sido años llenos de muy lindos momentos juntos... ¡Mucha suerte en tu nueva etapa Pedro!We've shared really great moments together over the years. Good luck in this new chapter of your life, Pedro!- LIO
Posted by Leo Messi on Thursday, August 20, 2015