Joao Pedro Joins Chelsea In A 60 Million Pound Deal

JAKARTA - Chelsea have officially recruited Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion.

ESPN reports that Chelsea approved a total deal of 60 million US dollars (82 million) with Brighton for the forward's transfer.

The 23-year-old has signed a contract for eight years at Stamford Bridge.

He was able to make his debut with Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup quarter-final match against Palmeiras on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

This certainty makes Newcastle United who are also interested in biting their fingers. You see, Pedro prefers to move to Stamford Bridge instead of St. James' Park.

"Everyone knows this is a big club with great history. They have brilliant players in the past and now have brilliant players."

"So I'm happy to join and you know when you're a Chelsea player, you have to think about one thing: win," Pedro said in a statement.

The Brazilian club Fluminense product moved to English football in 2020, spending three years at Watford before performing brilliantly for Brighton.

Pedro scored 30 goals and recorded 10 assists over two years at Amex and has made three appearances for the Brazilian National Team.

He is expected to compete for a place in Chelsea's core team alongside other new recruits Liam Delap.

"This is a great step for all parties. It's a very good deal for the club."

"In addition, this is also a good return to a significant investment in the field area, where we have a lot of competition and have served well in terms of our attacking talent."

"This is also an interesting step for Joao, giving him the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season."

"Of course, he wants to strengthen his position in the Brazilian team ahead of the 2026 World Cup next summer."

"Joao has given us some incredible moments, while I was here and before I joined the club."

"So, on behalf of everyone, I would like to thank you for your services over the last two seasons and wish him all the best in the future," Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said in a statement.