Chelsea forward Pedro has revealed he held provisional talks over a return to Barcelona in the summer but admits a swift move back to the Camp Nou is now "almost impossible at this point."

Pedro, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Barca in the summer of 2015 for £21 million, marked his 50th Blues appearance with a goal inside 30 seconds in the 4-0 win against Manchester United on Sunday.

The Spain international has started three Premier League games under Antonio Conte this season and appears to be making the most of a fresh start with the Italian.

Pedro, however, had considered his future over the summer, when his role at Stamford Bridge seemed more uncertain.

Pedro joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2015. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

"I spoke to [Barcelona president Josep Maria] Bartomeu and it looked as though I'd return to Barcelona last summer, but I think the talks were given more importance than they really had," Pedro told RAC-1.

"It is difficult to return, even with everything you remember from your old club. If you asked me if I'd like to go back, my answer is obvious, because it is a great club where I have great teammates and a fanbase that appreciates me.

"I've always said I'd like to retire at Barcelona but it is very difficult, almost impossible at this point."