Wolverhampton Wanderers have successfully hijacked Chelsea's move to sign Brazilian right-back Pedro Lima from Sport Recife. Initially, Chelsea had verbally agreed to sign the 17-year-old for €7.5 million plus €3 million in add-ons, planning to place him at Strasbourg. However, Wolves reached an agreement with Sport Recife, securing a club-to-club deal and personal terms for a 5+1 year contract. Sport Recife confirmed the transfer, noting that it is subject to customary conditions, including medical examinations. The Brazil U17 international's move is expected to be completed by July 1.
Wolves have concluded terms with Sport Recife for the transfer of Brazil youth international Pedro Lima. • Chelsea had proposed to sign the right back + place him at Strasbourg for the season. Wolves plan to integrate him into their Premier League squad. More on Pedro Lima… https://t.co/U8bKXyyZ7b
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reached an agreement with Sport Recife to sign Pedro Lima. The 17-year-old had been heavily linked with a host of top clubs, most prominently Chelsea, who had been pursuing a deal for the right-back. More from @David_Ornstein ⬇️
📝 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘: Wolves have hijacked Chelsea's move to sign Pedro Lima. Sport Recife have announced the sale of the young right-back to Wolves. (Source: @SportRecife) https://t.co/ycVnHwAy5V
🟠🇧🇷 Sport Recife official statement on Pedro Lima deal: “The agreement with Wolves is subject to customary conditions”. “Medical examinations will be conducted by the English club and need to be approved”. https://t.co/1WXtQKhpsy
🚨🟠 OFFICIAL: Wolves have hijacked deal and signed Pedro Lima from Sport Recife despite deal verbally agreed with BlueCo group last week. Sport Recife announce deal agreed with Wolves for 2006 born Brazilian right back. Club statement from Sport Recife confirms deal in place. https://t.co/PehqRFFgXK
🚨 Wolves reach agreement with Sport Recife to sign Pedro Lima. 17yo right-back linked to Chelsea but #WWFC strike club-to-club deal & personal terms 5+1yr contract. If all goes to plan Brazil U17 int’l will do medical & complete move July 1 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/IyJMPPB7s3
🔵🇧🇷 Pedro Lima, not expected to play for Sport Recife today as Chelsea are closing in on the deal via Strasbourg. All documents are being reviewed for 2006 born right back to join BlueCo group on €7m deal plus €3.5m add-ons. https://t.co/Bj0Yft7hpN
Pedro Lima close to Strasbourg deal as Chelsea retain Jhon Duran interest ✍️ @NickPurewal https://t.co/08eycnd7SC
🔵🇧🇷 More on Pedro Lima deal for Chelsea and Strasbourg. Final fee will be €7.5m guaranteed to Sport Recife plus €3m future add-ons for 2006 born Brazilian right back. Documents to be reviewed this week with his agent in London and then deal sealed. https://t.co/JC8DaQE0kQ
🚨🔵 Chelsea verbally agree to sign Brazilian 2006 born right back Pedro Lima from Sport Recife, here we go! Key detail: the deal will be done via BlueCo side Strasbourg. 🇫🇷🇧🇷 €7m fixed fee, €3.5m add-ons and player’s agent set to travel for final details. https://t.co/sYVwWlvP8x