Chelsea Win Race to Sign João Pedro in £60m Deal

João Pedro (Brighton > Chelsea)
June 2025

Chelsea have agreed a £60m deal for Brighton’s João Pedro, comprising a £55m fee and £5m in add-ons. The 23-year-old striker has signed a seven-year contract and is set to join the squad for the Club World Cup.
Pedro chose Chelsea over Newcastle and is flying to the U.S. for his medical. Brighton will receive a percentage of future sales. Watford are also due 20% of the profit after selling Pedro for £35m last year.