Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2032 after, as The Athletic reported on June 29, the two clubs agreed a deal in excess of £50million ($68.

Sources have told ESPN that Pedro preferred a move to Stamford Bridge amid interest from Newcastle . The 23-year old has signed a seven-year contract after the clubs agreed a £60 million ($82m) deal.

Joao Pedro has joined Chelsea from Brighton to continue the Premier League club’s lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.