Chelsea has signed Joao Pedro from Brighton for a fee reportedly up to £60 million. The Brazilian has joined Enzo Maresca's squad in the United States and is expected to participate in the Club World Cup. In his time at Brighton, he made 70 appearances, scored 30 goals, and provided 10 assists. Last season, he had the highest goals per 90 and goal involvements in Brighton's squad. Joao Pedro becomes Chelsea's sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Joao Pedro ends his time at Brighton having made 70 appearances across all competitions, netting 30 goals and providing 10 assists since joining them from Watford in 2023.
Of the players to feature in at least two games last season, Joao Pedro had the highest goals per 90 figure (0.4) and the highest goal involvements (0.7) in Brighton's squad.
Joao Pedro stated, 'Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history. 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.'
Chelsea have announced the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal reportedly worth up to £60m, and he has signed a seven-year contract.
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