Joao Pedro has joined Chelsea on a seven-year deal, committing to the west London club until June 2032. Chelsea have paid Brighton in excess of £50m for him.

Chelsea have announced the arrival of João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal thought to be worth £60 million ($81.6 million). The versatile Brazilian forward has signed a contract stretching until 2033 and has the chance to join up with his new Chelsea teammates this month at the Club World Cup.

No-nonsense defender Luiz made 248 Chelsea appearances across two spells with the club, winning both the Champions League and Premier League, and has served as a mentor throughout Pedro’s career. “I'm close a little bit to David Luiz,