swapping boyhood club Barcelona for Chelsea in the
transfer window.
Chelsea winger Pedro feels he is a different player following his
move to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona - highlighting
increased playing time as a key factor in his quick adjustment.
The Spain international moved from Camp Nou to the Premier
League champions in August having found first-team
opportunities limited at Barca.
With two goals in eight games, Pedro has enjoyed a strong start
despite the holders beginning their campaign in sluggish fashion
with six defeats in all competitions.
Speaking to SeFutbol, he explained: "When someone gets to
play, they gain rhythm, trust, and you're happier, you try out
more things.
"Leaving Barca was tough for me, but I'm happy with the
change.
"[The Chelsea players have] been a great support to me, the
adaptation has been quick given I already knew them from [the
national team] and they've treated me well, showing me how the
club works.
"The truth is that the experience has been great."
Pedro is likely to feature in Spain's final two qualifiers against
Luxembourg and Ukraine, with Vicente del Bosque's men on the
verge of reaching Euro 2016.
Following a group stage exit at the World Cup last year, Pedro is
eager to make amends by ensuring a positive display in France
next year.
"We're looking forward to completing the qualifiers, which is the
most important thing and then play a good Euros," he added.
"Besides, it's a tournament that brings back very good
memories. If only we could repeat the success and carry out a
great tournament.
"Obviously we know that we weren't at our best at the World
Cup, we didn't give a good version of ourselves, but I think the
qualifier matches, especially the last two matches against
Slovakia and Macedonia, the Spanish national team has shown
a new image and that's the road to follow.
"It's what we want to do, gain rhythm, get in shape and try to
conclude our qualifier and then have a great tournament there."
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