Chelsea Sign João Pedro in £60M Deal Ahead of Club World Cup Debut

Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazilian forward João Pedro from Brighton in a deal reportedly worth up to £60 million. The 22-year-old joins the London club on a long-term contract and is expected to make his debut at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. His arrival is seen as a major addition to the squad as Chelsea continue their ambitious rebuild under new manager Enzo Maresca.

João Pedro made a strong impact at Brighton, scoring 30 goals in 70 appearances, and brings versatility across the front line, making him a valuable option in Maresca’s system.

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Chelsea acted quickly to finalize the signing and registered him just in time for the Club World Cup quarter-finals, using FIFA’s open transfer window during the tournament.Fans are excited to see how the dynamic forward fits into the team and contributes to Chelsea’s renewed push for silverware.