Spanish winger Pedro Rodríguez announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 39, ending a career spanning more than two decades. Multiple outlets report that he posts the news on social media and that he closes a trophy-rich playing chapter shortly after Lionel Messi’s retirement announcement drew widespread attention.

Across sources, Pedro’s highlights include major honours with clubs such as Barcelona and Chelsea, alongside international success with Spain. He is described as a member of Spain’s squads that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and secured a European title at Euro 2012. Statistical summaries cited by outlets note that his club career totals include 794 appearances and 197 goals. Outlets also emphasise his role in a winning era at top European level, with coverage framing the retirement as the end of another high-profile tenure from the same generation of elite players.