English Premier League London top side Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian international Joao Pedro from Brighton. It is said the 23-year-old signed a seven-year contract with the Blues. Pedro has linked up with the squad immediately ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.
Speaking about his move, Pedro said: “Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history.” He also said: they had brilliant players in the past and have brilliant players now. So I am excited to join and you know when you are a Chelsea player you must think one thing win.”
Pedro is a product of Brazilian giants Fluminense, he first emerged as a teenager with flair and a natural eye for goal. He scored 10 goals in 36 games for the Rio club before making the leap to English football. His journey continued at Watford, where he impressed across four seasons with 109 appearances scoring 24 goals.
Joao Pedro joined Brighton in 2023 and he made an instant impact. He scored on his debut and went on to deliver a standout campaign with 19 goals in all competitions, finishing as the Seagulls’ joint-top scorer.
A versatile forward, Joao brings top-flight experience having also represented Brazil on the international stage with three caps, the most recent coming in a 2–1 win over Colombia.
