Chelsea has confirmed the acquisition of Brazilian international Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year deal with the club and has joined the team in time for the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match against Palmeiras. ‘It’s well known that this is a prestigious club with an incredible history,’ Pedro mentioned on the club’s official website. Additionally, Fulham along with German and Italian clubs are in competition for a new player from the Super Eagles. They possessed exceptional players in the past and continue to have outstanding players today. I’m thrilled to be part of the team, and as a Chelsea player, my mindset is solely focused on one goal — winning. Born from the esteemed Brazilian club Fluminense, he initially made a name for himself as a young player known for his skill and innate ability to find the back of the net. He scored 10 goals in 36 matches for the Rio club before moving to England. His career progressed at Watford, where he had a notable four-season stint with 109 games played and 24 goals scored, sometimes serving as captain during the 2022/23 season — all before reaching the age of 22. In 2023, Joao Pedro joined Brighton and made an immediate impression. He netted a goal in his first match and continued to have an impressive season, racking up 19 goals across all competitions, tying for the title of the Seagulls’ leading scorer. Joao is a versatile striker and comes with top-tier experience, having earned three caps for the Brazilian national team, with his latest appearance being in a 2–1 victory against Colombia. Written by Adeboye Amosu.
