Pedro to Manchester United: Forward will do very well at Old Trafford, says Fernando Torres

Premier League backing: TOrres reckons Pedro will thrive in the top flight
Tom Dutton13 August 2015

Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has backed 'good friend' Pedro to light up the Premier League.

The Barcelona forward is poised to join Manchester United after admitting his frustration at a lack of regular playing time at Barcelona.

Pedro was again resigned to a role among the substitutes for Tuesday's Uefa Super Cup victory over Sevilla, despite Neymar's absence, but came on to hit the winner in extra time.

Van Gaal is expected to complete the £22million signing of Pedro despite calls from his Barcelona team-mates and the Spanish media urging the forward snub United and remain at the Nou Camp.

And Torres believes compatriot Pedro will be a success at Old Trafford if he secures a move away from Catalonia.

“He is a good friend, and if he decides that England is the next step in his career, I am sure he will do very well there,” Torres told the Daily Mirror.

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“He has all the ability you would expect from a player who has been at Barcelona for so many years, but also he has a great work ethic.

"He works hard, he will help defend, he won’t be bullied, he has everything to succeed in the Premier League.

“I think he will find it very hard to leave Barcelona, but I understand as much as anybody how important it is to be playing regularly — especially once you reach a certain age. You need to be at a club where you are playing a lot of football.”

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