Transfer News: Chelsea Sign Joao Pedro From Brighton On 8-Year Deal

Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 19:45 IST

Chelsea have signed Brazil international Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion for 60 million pounds.

Chelsea signed Joao Pedro (CFC)

Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazil international Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 23-year-old forward has inked a long-term contract with the Blues that extends until 2033, and he joins the squad immediately ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.

According to reports, Chelsea have acquired the Brazilian’s services for a sum of 60 million pounds.

“Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history," Pedro 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," he added.

Who Is Joao Pedro?

A product of Brazilian giants Fluminense, Joao Pedro first emerged as a teenager with flair and a natural eye for goal. He netted 10 times 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 and 24 goals, occasionally wearing the captain’s armband during the 2022/23 campaign — all before turning 22.

In 2023, Joao Pedro signed for Brighton and 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.

In his first interview, the 23-year-old also detailed his relationship with Brazilian defender David Luiz, who won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League across two spells at Stamford Bridge.

“I’m close a little bit to David Luiz. I spoke to him, not about Chelsea, but about my career and how I could develop better. He helped me," he added.

FIFA has given clubs involved in the Club World Cup knockout phase until July 3 to register new players for the tournament.

Chelsea, who qualified for next season’s Champions League, have already splashed out on striker Liam Delap, midfielder Dario Essugo, and defender Mamadou Sarr since the end of last term.

Brazilian rising star Estevao Willian, 18, will join the Blues after his Club World Cup campaign with Palmeiras.

Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens could also be a Chelsea player soon after a deal worth up to a reported 65 million euros ($76 million) was agreed for the 20-year-old on Saturday.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

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