In a lengthy conversation with former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, the 24-year-old Brazilian spoke about his playing style and self-perception with a clarity that will have registered clearly at the Spotify Camp Nou.
"I play similar to Harry Kane, Lewandowski, Agüero," Pedro told Ferdinand. "If the ball doesn't come to me, I have the freedom to move. I need to have the ball to score, to change the game and to help the team."
He also described his tactical adaptability — something Barcelona have been particularly interested in given that Hansi Flick's system demands a centre-forward who can function both as a focal point and as a link player.
"I used to play as a ten. I like the freedom. But I can help the team in different positions."
Barcelona sporting director Deco returned to London this week for a second visit in ten days, with Pedro one of the key items on his agenda. Matteo Moretto of Relevo confirmed that Barcelona have already held meetings with the player's camp. Chelsea, however, remain reluctant to sell, having paid €70 million for Pedro last summer and valuing him at closer to €100 million now.
Pedro finished his first Chelsea season with 20 goals and nine assists and was named the club's Player of the Year. He was not selected for Brazil's World Cup squad — an absence that adds some complexity to his market position, though his club form was unambiguous.
On Barcelona specifically, Pedro did not confirm or deny talks, but the conversation with Ferdinand was filmed in London this month and made available on Ferdinand's YouTube channel. His comfort in discussing the Lewandowski comparison while Barcelona are actively pursuing him to replace that exact player is hard to read as coincidence.
Lewandowski, 37, leaves Barcelona after four seasons and 120 goals — one of the most productive spells in the club's modern history. Finding someone who can score at anything like that rate, at a price Barcelona can afford, is the defining transfer challenge of their summer.
Pedro's self-assessment is that he is that kind of player. Barcelona's job is to decide whether they agree — and whether they can afford to find out.