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Spanish forward Pedro has completed one of the most contentious transfers in European football.

The 34-year-old has become the first player in 36 years to cross the Roman divide, signing for Lazio from arch rivals Roma.

The former Chelsea player has signed a two-year deal and will link up with former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri again.

Roma signed Pedro last summer on a deal to 2023, but have released him from his contract to complete the free transfer.

While new Roma manager Jose Mourinho has deemed Pedro surplus to requirements, he was a regular starter in Serie A under previous coach Paulo Fonseca, making 40 appearances in all competitions last season, with six goals and seven assists.

The last player to move between the sides was goalkeeper Astutillo Malgioglio in 1985, and prior to that defender Carlo Perrone in 1981.

Aleksandar Kolarov, Sinisa Mihajlovic, Diego Fuser, Angelo Peruzzi and Roberto Muzzi also played for both clubs, but did not move directly between them.

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