Chelsea Secures Signing of Brazilian Forward Joao Pedro from Brighton

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Chelsea Secures Signing of Brazilian Forward Joao Pedro from Brighton

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Chelsea Secures Signing of Brazilian Forward Joao Pedro from Brighton

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Chelsea signs Joao Pedro from Brighton for £60 million.
The Brazilian forward has signed an eight-year contract.
Pedro could debut in the Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.

Chelsea Football Club has finalized the signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported £60 million (approximately $81.54 million). The player has signed an eight-year contract and is available to participate in the quarter-final of the Club World Cup against Palmeiras in Philadelphia.

according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

Pedro, aged 23, transitioned to Brighton from Watford in 2023, where he achieved an impressive record of 30 goals and 10 assists in 70 appearances. The forward expressed his enthusiasm about joining Chelsea, stating, "Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history," and highlighting the importance of winning as a Chelsea player.

according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.

Brighton's head coach, Fabian Huerzeler, indicated that the move is beneficial for all parties, enhancing Pedro's potential to play in the Champions League and secure his place in the Brazilian national team ahead of the World Cup next summer. Notably, Pedro is the fourth player to transfer from Brighton to Chelsea in recent years.

according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.