João Pedro left Brighton for Chelsea in a deal that might cost up to £60 million.
The 23-year-old is already in the United States for the Club World Cup alongside his new Chelsea teammates, having inked an eight-year contract.
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Since teams can register players between June 27 and July 3, Pedro will be able to play for Chelsea at the event.
The Brazil international has the opportunity to win a title during his first month at Chelsea and might make his Chelsea debut on Saturday against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarterfinals in Philadelphia.
“I watched the Premier League as a child, and Chelsea was a trophy-winning team. Therefore, the only thing you can focus on when you join Chelsea is winning trophies,” he remarked.
“Every competition, you have to think, ‘I play for Chelsea and that is my ambition’.”
Although Pedro is believed to have solely wanted to play for Chelsea, Newcastle was also interested in him and had a proposal of about £50 million rejected.
Watford will receive 20% of the profit from this transaction after selling Pedro to Brighton for £35 million in 2023. Brighton and Chelsea get along well, and Brighton has a sell-on clause in their contract.
Pedro is seen by the Blues as a flexible forward who can play on the front line or as a No. 9. He made 70 appearances and scored 30 goals.
Joao Pedro joins Chelsea on an eight-year deal in a £60m move from Brighton; Brazil star set for Club World Cup debut vs Palmeiras on Saturday.
Chelsea sign João Pedro from Brighton for £60m, adding Brazilian forward to boost attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: João Pedro has completed his medical ahead of a £60m move from Brighton to Chelsea.
He will be included in Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad. 🇧🇷
