Chelsea forward Pedro appears set to avoid an awkward reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo, by reportedly shunning Juventus interest in favour of a switch to Serie A rivals Roma.

With his contract set to expire at Stamford Bridge this summer, the 32-year-old has been linked extensively with both clubs.

Serie A giants Juve are on the hunt for bargain signings in the summer window and are reported to be after players on free transfers.

Former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is keen to reunite with the veteran winger who’s also piqued the interest of Juve’s rivals Roma.

And while on paper a move to Turin would seem attractive, meeting old adversary Ronaldo again maybe not so much.

Tensions between the pair once flared during Barcelona’s infamous 5-0 rout over Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid side in the 2010-11 season.

The pair’s argument followed a brawl that began when Ronaldo shoved former Nou Camp boss Pep Guardiola after he refused to hand him the match ball.

The Portuguese had attempted to wind-up the future Blues winger by sarcastically asking: “Who are you?”

In response, newly crowned World Cup winner Pedro coolly responded: “I’m a world champion.”

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