Ex-Barcelona star Pedro first to cross Roma-Lazio divide in 36 years

Pedro has become the first player to move directly between Roma and Lazio in 36 years after he signed for the Biancocelesti on Thursday.

August 19, 2021 • 12:13 PM

Pedro in action for Roma before making the switch to Lazio. Giampiero Sposito/Getty ImagesPedro has become the first player to move directly between Roma and Lazio in 36 years after he signed for the Biancocelesti on Thursday.

The 2010 World Cup-winner only joined Roma in 2020 and signed a three-year contract but was not part of new manager Jose Mourinho's plans -- having even been omitted from their preseason squad list.

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Pedro, who was given the No. 9 shirt at Lazio, will reunite with former boss Maurizio Sarri, having worked under him during their season together at Chelsea.