Chelsea Signs João Pedro From Brighton for Up to £60 Million on Seven-Year Deal, Registered for Club World Cup

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Published Jul 5, 2025, 05:14 PM

Chelsea Football Club has completed the signing of Brazilian forward João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported fee of up to £60 million, including £55 million upfront and £5 million in add-ons. The 23-year-old striker, who had been pursued by Newcastle United, agreed to a seven-year contract valid until June 2032. João Pedro underwent a medical in the United States and was officially registered to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. He is expected to make his debut for Chelsea in their quarter-final match against Palmeiras.

This transfer marks another high-profile acquisition from Brighton by Chelsea, which has spent approximately £263 million on Brighton players and staff over the past three years, including Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Robert Sanchez, and the former Brighton manager Graham Potter. The signing follows Chelsea's recent acquisition of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for about £55 million, reflecting the club's significant investment in bolstering its attacking options this summer. João Pedro's transfer fee in euros is reported to be around €70 million, equivalent to roughly R$413-415 million Brazilian reais. The deal also includes a potential sell-on clause for Brighton. Chelsea announced the signing officially on July 2, 2025, confirming the player's availability for upcoming competitive fixtures.

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