Sergio Busquets: 'Pedro desperate for more chances'

Sergio Busquets has revealed that Barcelona teammate Pedro has grown frustrated with the lack of opportunities he has been given at the club.

Pedro has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United and Chelsea in recent weeks as the clubs consider triggering his £22m release clause, and Busquets admits that it is understandable why his fellow Spaniard is considered leaving.

"Yes, I have spoken to him but I won't tell you what he said," he told reporters. "I understand why he has his doubts because he wants to play.

"It was a private conversation. I would want him to stay, I would love him to stay.

"He's a friend of mine and it will be his final decision. He wants to play more and get more minutes. That's what he wants. But we are in a team of great players and it's hard for him. Finally, it will be his decision, but I hope he stays."

Pedro started just 15 league games last season.