Joao Pedro joins Chelsea in time for Club World Cup last eight - why so many forwards?
Published: 7/2/2025

Brazil forward Joao Pedro completes move from Brighton to Chelsea, signing an eight-year contract in a £60m deal. After undergoing a medical in the US, the 23-year-old is set to potentially play in Chelsea's Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras in Philadelphia. With a successful spell at Brighton and a strong goal-scoring record, Joao Pedro is eager to contribute to Chelsea's winning legacy.