Chelsea star: Sporting interest, reveals Benfica was an option | OneFootball

Chelsea player was seen as a possible target for Sporting and now reveals that he was close to signing for Benfica

Pedro Neto spoke about the clash between Chelsea and Benfica, in the second round of the Champions League group stage. The player, who was once linked with Sporting, did not hide his excitement for the duel and admitted that he could have headed to Benfica in 2019.

“It's always a pleasure to face one of the best teams in the world. We are a team that, perhaps, does not have as much experience in the competition as they do, but we are eager to face Benfica here at Stamford Bridge. In football things happen very quickly. One moment I was going to Benfica, then I wasn't... I went to Wolves and I was very happy with the choice because everything went well”, he told SportTV.

With a consolidated status at Chelsea, Pedro Neto highlighted the path he has taken in London: “It's the result of my work, it's always a privilege to see our work being recognized and I want to continue doing a good job”, said the 25-year-old Portuguese international.

Remember that in past transfer windows, the Portuguese international was pointed out as a possible signing for the Alvalade Club. However, given the monetary difference between the various interested emblems and the possibility of the footballer continuing in England, the move to the Leonine team, at the time coached by Ruben Amorim, became increasingly unlikely.

In the current sports season, Pedro Neto - currently valued at 50 million euros - has not had a great start to the season and, so far, the footballer has only scored one goal in eight games for Chelsea (525 minutes), not yet having any assists to his name.

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