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Chelsea have completed a deal in excess of £50 million weeks after buying another number nine in Joao Pedro last summer.
Chelsea have secured the services of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton for a fee exceeding £50 million. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2032.
The move comes despite completing the signing of Liam Delap only three weeks ago from Ipswich Town, with the club also already having another striker in Nicolas Jackson.
This has gotten fans into debating over the necessity of an aditional number nine signing. But here is everything yoy need to know about his move:
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Joao Pedro's Brief History
Joao Pedro's path to success has been marked by resilience. Overcoming a challenging childhood—his father, a former footballer, was imprisoned—he honed his skills at Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro before making a bold move to Watford at just 18. His recent spell at Brighton saw him flourish, contributing 22 goals and 10 assists in 89 Premier League appearances.
What to Expect at Stamford Bridge
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While boasting a respectable record of 0.35 goals and 0.16 assists per 90 minutes in the Premier League, Joao Pedro isn't a purely prolific goalscorer.
Chelsea fans should anticipate a player who excels at linking play and creating opportunities, contributing to a more fluid and effective attack.
His ability to progress the ball through midfield and find teammates in dangerous positions should add a new dimension to Chelsea's offensive play.
Tactical Fit and Finishing
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Joao Pedro's arrival addresses Chelsea's need for creative midfielders. Under Enzo Maresca's possession-based system, his through-balls and intelligent movement should inject unpredictability into their attack.
Although his 21% shot conversion rate last season surpassed all of Chelsea's forwards, his shot map reveals a tendency to operate outside the most dangerous scoring areas.
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Injury History
Joao Pedro's injury record shows a few ankle, calf, and hamstring issues since his breakthrough at Fluminense. However, none of these setbacks sidelined him for more than two months, with most lasting three weeks or less.
According to Transfermarkt, he's missed a total of 32 games in the past six years.
A Coach's Perspective
Eduardo Oliveira, who coached Joao Pedro at Fluminense, described him to The Athletic in 2020 as "an extremely technical player, with a really good personality," praising his dedication, accuracy in front of goal, and competitive spirit. Oliveira highlighted Joao Pedro's ability to read goalkeepers and his positive influence on teammates.
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Financial Implications
The deal, estimated to be worth over £50 million, carries significant financial implications. With agent fees and levies considered, the transfer will add at least £11.4 million in annual amortisation costs to Chelsea's expenses for Profitability and Sustainability calculations until the 2029-30 season.
While Joao Pedro signed a seven-year contract, Premier League and UEFA regulations limit amortisation to five years, creating a discrepancy between Chelsea's PSR calculations and their publicly disclosed accounts.
Brighton, who signed Joao Pedro for £30 million from Watford, stand to make a substantial profit, further boosted by a sell-on clause.
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