Pedro Rodríguez announces retirement from football at age 39

Spanish player Pedro Rodríguez has officially announced his retirement from football today, Wednesday, at the age of 39, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly two decades, following the expiration of his contract with SS Lazio in June.

Pedro has shared an emotional farewell message on his social media accounts, stating that he feels it is time to start a new chapter in his life. He confirmed that he is leaving football with pride after living his dream, expressing gratitude to football for all the happiness it has given him.

Pedro enjoyed a remarkable career at FC Barcelona, making 321 appearances and scoring 99 goals. He won five LaLiga titles and three UEFA Champions League titles, among other honors, making him one of the most prominent graduates of the Catalan club's academy. He later played for Chelsea, AS Roma, and SS Lazio, achieving success with the English side by winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Europa League.

On the international stage, Pedro was one of the members of the golden generation of the Spanish national team, having won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2012, scoring 17 goals in 65 international matches. He finished his career with a total of 26 titles with clubs and the national team, along with 187 goals with his four major clubs.

Pedro has completed his time with SS Lazio at the end of the 2025-2026 season after his contract expired on June 30, 2026. He joined the club in 2021 from AS Roma. During his time at SS Lazio, he made 209 appearances and scored 39 goals.

FC Barcelona has reacted to the decision of their former player, sending him a message through their official accounts, confirming that Pedro will always be a part of the club's history, along with their wishes for him in this new chapter of his life.