Deal Agreed: Chelsea Secure Joao Pedro Signing from Brighton

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Brazilian forward Joao Pedro, according to football.london.

The 23-year-old is set to become the Blues’ fifth summer signing, following the arrivals of Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr.

Pedro is expected to sign a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, believed to run for seven years. The transfer fee is reported to be in excess of £50 million, making him one of the club’s most significant investments of the summer. Manager Enzo Maresca has been keen to add a versatile forward to his squad, and Pedro fits the profile perfectly with his ability to play across the front line.

Chelsea have admired the Brazilian for some time, but only formalised their interest around 10 days ago when they opened talks with Brighton. Since then, negotiations have progressed swiftly, culminating in a full agreement between the two clubs.

Pedro’s arrival continues Chelsea’s aggressive summer recruitment strategy under Maresca, aimed at building a young and dynamic squad. The forward’s Premier League experience and technical ability are seen as key assets as the Blues look to return to the top four in the upcoming season.

The deal marks another bold step in Chelsea’s rebuild and signals their intent to back their new manager with quality additions. Fans will now be eagerly anticipating Pedro’s official unveiling and what he can bring to Stamford Bridge.