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Brighton Striker Joao Pedro Poised to Join Chelsea For
LONDON, ENGLAND, JUN 29 – Chelsea secured Joao Pedro on a seven-year contract for £60 million, outbidding Newcastle and aiming to boost their attacking options ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Chelsea have agreed a deal worth over £50 million to sign Brighton's Joao Pedro, enhancing their attacking options for the upcoming season.
- Pedro preferred Chelsea over Newcastle, whose £50 million bid was rejected, influenced by his desire to join the London club, per reports.
- Under FIFA rules, Pedro can be registered by July 3 and will fly from Brazil for a medical ahead of Chelsea's quarter-final against Palmeiras.
- Chelsea's signing of Joao Pedro strengthens their attack, prompting questions over Nicolas Jackson’s future and suggesting Nkunku may leave, impacting their long-term strategy.
- Long-Term, Pedro's move to Chelsea boosts his 2026 World Cup prospects and aligns with the club's wider attack-strengthening strategy.
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