
João Pedro signs for Chelsea in $82M deal
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created: July 3, 2025, 10:58 a.m. | updated: July 3, 2025, 8:34 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsChelsea have signed João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, the clubs have announced.
Sources have told ESPN that Chelsea agreed a deal worth a total of £60 million ($82m) with Brighton for the forward's transfer.
The 23-year-old has signed an eight-year deal at Stamford Bridge and could make his Chelsea debut in their Club World Cup quarterfinal tie against Palmeiras on Friday.
Sources have told ESPN that Pedro preferred a move to Stamford Bridge amid interest from Newcastle.
So I am excited to join and you know when you are a Chelsea player you must think one thing -- win."
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