Pedro denies rejecting Man United offer to avoid Van Gaal


Football - West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea - Barclays Premier League - The Hawthorns - 23/8/15 Chelsea's Pedro warms up before the game Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

(Reuters) - Chelsea summer recruit Pedro has dismissed reports that he refused a move to Manchester United because he was averse to working under coach Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.

The former Barcelona winger said while United dragged their heels over his transfer, Chelsea were more decisive and the prospect of living in London also influenced his decision.

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