London, SANA-Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton on Wednesday to continue the Premier League club’s lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
The Brazil forward cost a reported 60 million pounds ($82 million) and has signed a contract through to 2033.
“Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history,” Joao Pedro said. “They had brilliant players in the past and have brilliant players now. So I am excited to join, and you know when you are a Chelsea player you must think one thing — win.”
The Brazil international has joined up with Chelsea’s squad at the Club World Cup in the United States and is eligible to play in Friday’s quarterfinal against Palmeiras.
The 23-year-old Joao Pedro hit 10 goals in 32 appearances for Brighton last season and scored 30 across two years with the club.
MHD Ibrahim
