Chelsea 'reach' agreement to sign Brighton's João Pedro

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Peter Fitzpatrick·29 June 2025

Chelsea 'reach' agreement to sign Brighton's João Pedro

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton to sign forward Joao Pedro for a fee in excess of £50 million according to the Athletic's Davind Ornstein.

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The 23-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle, but only ever wanted the Blues according to the report, and is set to put pen to paper on a seven-year contract.

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Pedro has scored 30 goals in 70 appearances for Brigthton since joining the club in the summer of 2023 from Watford, with 20 of those coming in a brilliant debut campaign.

Capped three times for Brazil, he will become the latest forward to join Enzo Maresca's side, the latest big-money signing for the club, and the latest to miove to Stamford Bridge from the Seagulls.

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