Chelsea Football Club has completed the signing of Brazilian forward João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee reported to be £55 million upfront with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons, totaling up to £60 million. The 23-year-old forward, who was also pursued by Newcastle United, has signed a seven-year contract valid until June 2032. João Pedro has passed his medical examination in the United States and is registered to participate in Chelsea's upcoming FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match against Palmeiras. This transfer marks another major acquisition from Brighton by Chelsea, bringing their total expenditure on Brighton players and staff to approximately £263 million over the past three years. The deal also includes a sell-on clause for Brighton. Chelsea announced the signing officially on July 2, 2025, highlighting the club's continued investment in attacking options following the recent acquisition of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for about £55 million. João Pedro's move is notable for its timing, as Chelsea utilized new FIFA regulations allowing player registrations during the Club World Cup tournament.