On Wednesday, Chelsea reportedly signed Brazilian striker Joao Pedro from Brighton for a reported $ 60 million ($79 million).
After the terms of his eight-year contract were finalized, Pedro flew to the United States on Sunday to play for Chelsea in the Club World Cup.
Pedro will be able to play for Enzo Maresca’s side in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras in Philadelphia after the transfer has been confirmed following a medical.
FIFA has given clubs participating in the Club World Cup knockout phase until July 3 to sign new players.
Everyone is aware that this is a sizable club with a rich history, Pedro said.
“They used to have great players, and they now have great players,” said one player, “and I’m excited to join.” “You know when you play for Chelsea, you must think about winning.”
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Beach to the Bridge José Pedro is present! ️ pic. twitter.com/wT3RUNLnUS
Pedro, who left Watford for £30 million to join Brighton, made 30 goals in 70 games and has been capped three times by Brazil.
Due to an altercation on the training ground with team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke, the 23-year-old was forced to withdraw from Brighton’s final two games of the season.
After Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, and Robert Sanchez, Chelsea have signed Pedro as their fourth signing from Brighton in recent years.
Since the end of last season, Chelsea has already spent money on striker Liam Delap, midfielder Dario Essugo, and defender Mamadou Sarr.
After winning the Club World Cup with the Palmeiras, rising Brazilian star Estevao Willian, 18, will join the Blues.
Jamie Gittens, a reportedly worth up to 65 million euros ($76 million), could soon become a Chelsea player following the signing of the 20-year-old on Saturday.
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