✅ Confirmed Agreement
Multiple outlets—including Sky Sports, The Guardian, ESPN, The Times, AS (Spain), and talkSPORT—report that Chelsea have agreed a fee with Brighton & Hove Albion for João Pedro. The deal fee is widely cited at £50–60 million, potentially rising to £60 million with add-ons .
📃 Contract Details
Pedro (23) is set to sign a seven‑year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. He reportedly rejected interest from Newcastle and Liverpool to join Chelsea .
✈️ Medical & Timing
The forward is flying from Brazil to the USA for a medical. Chelsea aim to register him in time for their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras, with the tournament registration window closing July 3 .
💰 Financials & Clauses
**£55 million up front** with £5 million in variables appears to be the structure, according to ESPN .
Brighton included a sell-on clause, and Watford reportedly gets 20% of profit from the sale .
📊 Player Profile & Performance
Joined Brighton in May 2023 for about £30 million, scoring 58 goals in 70 appearances across two seasons combined .
Premier League output last season: 10 goals in 27 league matches .
Offers positional versatility—able to play as a central striker or wide forward .
On the flip side, he’s known for fiery temperament, having been involved in disciplinary issues like a red card and training-ground disputes at Brighton .
⚽ Chelsea’s Recruitment Strategy
This signing is part of a major summer overhaul. Chelsea have already spent significantly, including £55 million for Jamie Gittens and £30 million for Liam Delap, taking their total summer spend past £100–120 million .
The club has a pattern of acquiring players and staff from Brighton—previous transfers include Caicedo, Cucurella, Sanchez—totaling over £250 million in outgoing Brighton transfers .
🎯 Summary
Chelsea have indeed agreed a record deal to sign João Pedro from Brighton. It’s a £55–60 million move with add‑ons and long-term guarantees. He’s expected to slot into the squad before Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign kicks off, subject to a successful medical and prompt registration.