Reports today stated that Chelsea had agreed a £21million transfer fee with Barcelona for Manchester United target Pedro Rodriguez, and the Spaniard will certainly be bringing a wealth of experience to Stamford Bridge.
If Pedro makes the move to the Premier League, he’ll sit just below a legendary new Manchester United signing for the most trophies won of any player in England’s top flight.
Take a look at the most decorated stars in the EPL…
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11. Ibrahim Afellay – 11
4 Eredivisies; 1 KNVB Cup; 1 FIFA Club World Cup; 1 Champions League; 1 La Liga; 1 Copa del Rey; 1 Super League Greece; 1 Greek Football Cup
The former Barcelona forward has won a number of major titles throughout his career, including the Champions League. It’ll be a huge shock if he adds to his trophy cabinet at the Britannia Stadium.
10. Xherdan Shaqiri – 11
3 Swiss Super Leagues; 2 Swiss Cups; 2 Bundesligas; 2 German Cups; 1 Champions League; 1 FIFA Club World Cup
The Switzerland international recently sealed a shock transfer to Stoke City, and is unbelievably the club’s second player to have previously lifted the Champions League.
9. John Mikel Obi – 11
2 Premier Leagues; 4 FA Cups; 2 League Cups; 1 Champions League; 1 Europa League; 1 Africa Cup of Nations
The Nigeria midfielder appears to have no place in Jose Mourinho’s future plans, but has been crucial in Chelsea’s success over the past nine years.
8. Martin Demichelis – 12
1 Premier League; 2 Argentine Primera Divisions; 4 Bundesligas; 4 DFB-Pokals; 1 League Cup
Having spent seven and a half years with Bayern Munich, it’s little wonder that the 34-year-old has won so many major titles.
7. Yaya Toure – 12
2 Premier Leagues; 1 FA Cup; 1 League Cup; 2 La Ligas; 1 Ivory Coast Premier Division; 1 Super League Greece; 1 Greek Cup; 1 Copa del Rey; 1 Champions League; 1 FIFA Club World Cup
With Barcelona also on his CV, it’s perhaps surprising that the Ivory Coast midfielder hasn’t claimed more winning medals in his career. Though City’s scintillating start to the season suggests they could be the favourites for the Premier League title.
6. Petr Cech – 13
4 Premier Leagues; 4 FA Cups; 3 League Cups; 1 Champions League; 1 Europa League
Having played a crucial role in the most successful period in Chelsea’s history, attention now turns to whether he can lead Arsenal to silverware.
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5. Wes Brown – 14
7 Premier Leagues; 2 FA Cups; 3 League Cups; 2 Champions Leagues
Having spent 19 years with Manchester United before leaving for Sunderland in 2011, this figure arrives with little shock.
4. John Terry – 14
4 Premier Leagues; 5 FA Cups; 3 Football League Cups; 1 Champions League; 1 Europa League
No surprises here – but will the Chelsea legend captain Jose Mourinho’s men to another trophy, or will he have to watch on from the sidelines as Petr Cech did last season?
3. Victor Valdes – 15
6 La Ligas; 2 Copa del Reys; 3 Champions Leagues; 2 FIFA Club World Cups; 1 World Cup; 1 European Championship
Sadly, the Spaniard has barely featured since moving to Old Trafford in January 2015 and looks set to leave England this month. His treatment by Louis van Gaal, for a goalkeeper with such esteem in Europe, is certainly disappointing.
2. Pedro Rodriguez – 15
5 La Ligas; 3 Copa del Reys; 3 Champions Leagues; 2 FIFA Club World Cups; 1 World Cup; 1 European Championship
The Barcelona winger is set to undergo a medical with Chelsea before completing a £21m move to Stamford Bridge, and he’ll be adding a wealth of experience at the highest level for club and country to Jose Mourinho’s title-winning squad.
1. Bastian Schweinsteiger – 18
8 Bundesligas; 7 DFB-Pokals; 1 Champions League; 1 FIFA Club World Cup; 1 World Cup
Having spent his entire career with Bayern Munich before moving to Manchester United, no one will be surprised that the Germany midfielder boasts the most filled trophy cabinet.
The question is: can he add to his collection of silverware at Old Trafford?
