Pedro and Willian extend stay until the end of the season
According to the Telegraph, Chelsea veterans Pedro and Willian have extended their contract until the end of the season.
This will come as a massive boost for Frank Lampard as he aims to secure Champions League football for next season.
With just about a week to go before their contract expiry, the duo put it off until today’s deadline to pen their short-term extensions.
It was earlier revealed that Pedro was reluctant to play after he agreed to join Roma in the summer. Thankfully, lengthy talks with head coach Frank Lampard and director Marina Granovskaia appear to have changed the duo’s minds.
The Blues are currently five points clear of fifth place. With a number of challenging fixtures to come, we cannot afford to slack off and fall prey to overconfidence.
Having seasoned campaigners such as Pedro and Willian in the ranks will help see us through the finish line. The duo will also eventually leave with the goodwill of fans, who will appreciate their contribution to the club.
We take a look at how Chelsea fans on Twitter reacted to the news
Twitter reacts as Pedro and Willian pen extensions
All this nonsense about Pedro not extending his contract when really, it’s the logical thing to do.
— 2B (@Makaveli2B) June 23, 2020
It’s a good news. We need everybody in our chase for the top four
— Cfc_Demola (@hadheyhemor) June 23, 2020
I’m happy with that
— pulisique_ (@pulisique_) June 23, 2020
Great news
— Moses Abali (@MosesAbbaly) June 23, 2020
Great move CFC
— Makonneh Musa (@MakonnehM) June 23, 2020
When many of the Chelsea players are really rusty, esp. RLC and James, this is great news for Chelsea.
— 借金 (@protonsensei) June 23, 2020
What took them so long!!!!
— Jude (@Juddesky123) June 23, 2020
Willian n Pedro se queda!
— SINGA (@PBX1_ChelseaFC) June 23, 2020
They will help us for remaining of this season n provide much needed squad depth.
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Not sure why someone would be upset that Willian & Pedro are finishing the season for Chelsea.
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) June 23, 2020
Congested schedule, Lampard should have everyone possible to use. I wouldn’t trust them too much, but helps to have them. The objective is Top 4, then we can say goodbye to those two.
Good on Willian and Pedro for deciding to stay for the rest of the season. They didn’t have to do it but imo morally it was the right thing to do. I still think they will be important in securing Champions League football for next season.
— Chelsea Extra 🏆 (@CFCExtra) June 23, 2020
