Chelsea has officially announced the signing of Brazil international Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion. The 23-year-old forward has penned a long-term deal with the Blues that runs through to 2033, and joins the squad immediately ahead of our FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras .
Transfer Fee and Contract Details
Chelsea have completed the acquisition of Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth an initial £55 million plus £5m in add-ons. The 23-year-old moves to Stamford Bridge on a seven-year contract . Some reports suggest the signing was for a sum of over £50m , with the total package potentially reaching £60 million with add-ons.
Player’s Comments on Joining Chelsea
‘Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history,’ Joao 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.’
The 23-year-old is set to join the rest of his teammates immediately in the United States for the Club World Cup. Pedro could make Chelsea debut in quarter-final against Palmeiras on Saturday .
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, 24 goals, 8 assists occasionally wearing the captain’s armband during the 2022/23 campaign — all before turning 22 .
Brighton Performance
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 39 goals 10 assists in all competitions.
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International Experience
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.
Contract Length
He’s officially a Chelsea player, penning a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge that doesn’t expire until 2033 .
This official announcement confirms Chelsea’s successful acquisition of one of Brighton’s key players, with the Brazilian forward now set to make his potential debut in the prestigious Club World Cup tournament.
