Chelsea and Joao Pedro
Thursday
Chelsea have reached an agreement to extend Joao Pedro’s contract through 2032 with a club option taking it to 2034. The Brazil striker is being rewarded after scoring 20 non-penalty goals last season and impressing throughout Chelsea’s summer preparations.
Joao Pedro has also been handed Chelsea’s number nine shirt and is expected to start the Premier League opener against Fulham. The long-term deal strengthens his status as Chelsea’s first-choice striker while Liam Delap is available for transfer.