Chelsea have secured the signing of Brazilian forward João Pedro from Brighton in a deal worth £50 million, fending off strong competition from Newcastle United to complete the high-profile transfer.
Pedro, who will join the Blues on a long-term contract running until 2032, is expected to undergo his medical in Brazil before flying out to meet the Chelsea squad at the FIFA Club World Cup. The 22-year-old is scheduled to travel on Tuesday ahead of his official unveiling.
Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on Sunday night via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Romano noted that João Pedro was solely focused on a move to Stamford Bridge, despite persistent interest from Newcastle.
Chelsea, who recently dispatched Benfica 4-1 in their Club World Cup Round of 16 fixture, will face Brazilian side Palmeiras in the quarter-finals—potentially marking Pedro’s debut in Chelsea blue.
The dynamic attacker is expected to bring fresh energy and creativity to Chelsea’s frontline as the club continues its ambitious rebuild under manager Enzo Maresca.
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