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Former Chelsea player and manager Roberto Di Matteo is “very pleased” with Chelsea’s transfer business this summer, especially the signings of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 9

'What I miss most…' – The curious thing that Chelsea’s wonderkid is struggling without in England

It’s been noted that Chelsea’s newly arrived Brazilian trio of Joao Pedro, Andrey Santos and Estevao Willian are becoming inseparable around Cobham – and it seems that extends to international duty too.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 8

Chelsea won’t mind latest rumours about Joao Pedro after sparkling start to season

The first international break of the season is always an interesting moment to reflect on the summer that has just gone by. With the summer’s transfer moves confirmed, it often ends up with speculation about moves which didn’t happen, and that’s just what’s going on at Liverpool site Empire of the Kop.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 8

‘Liverpool were interested’ – CEO claims Reds were ‘offered’ chance to sign Chelsea ace in summer

Liverpool were reportedly offered the chance to sign a current Chelsea player in the early weeks of the summer transfer window. It was back in March that

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / A Stamford Bridge Too Far / September 6

“He made me promise…” – Chelsea’s new star reveals the unexpected English hero behind his rise

Chelsea decided to bring Joao Pedro from Brighton in the recently concluded summer transfer window in what was a bold move just weeks after signing Liam Delap at the Bridge.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 6

'Oh my god' – Joao Pedro claims Estevao is going to be like one of the world’s best players

Joao Pedro has claimed that Chelsea team-mate Estevao Willian is going to be like Real Madrid star Vincius Junior. Estevao finally arrived at Chelsea after the Club World Cup, despite the Blues agreeing a deal worth up to £51.4m with Palmerias last summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 6

Joao Pedro provides update after worrying collision in latest Brazil game

Joao Pedro has provided an update after a collision in Brazil’s game against Chile ended up with him vomiting on the pitch. Brazil beat Chile 3-0 on Wednesday evening with both Pedro and Chelsea team-mate Estevao Willian starting the game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 5

Underrated Chelsea star is 4th best player in Premier League this season according to stats

Joao Pedro may have won Chelsea’s player of the month award for August, but he’s not the only one playing well. The Blues are unbeaten through three games, and while JP won the award and we’ve given Trevoh Chalobah his flowers for a strong start to the season, there’s another player we’ve yet to mention.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Chelsea Summer Arrival Tipped to Emulate Vinícius Jr

Following their promising end to the 2024/25 season, Chelsea went on to win the Club World Cup in style. The West London club were active throughout the summer transfer window, signing players such as Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap and Jorrel Hato.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 4

'He made me promise…' – The unlikely hero from English football inspiring Chelsea’s new star

Joao Pedro won the player of the month award at Chelsea for his very first month of Premier League action. His fast start at the Club World Cup has kept going in the season proper, and he’s quickly made himself a fan favourite, not only for his goals but also for his ice cold demeanour and steely determination.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 4

Chelsea’s summer transfer decision backed up by superb stats from second highest rated player

Joao Pedro is Chelsea’s player of the month for August, and it’s well deserved. Two goals and two assists for the big man mark a very bright start to his career in Blue.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 4

'We push him' – Chelsea’s new striker on what he is forcing Estevao to improve

Joao Pedro’s long interview with the Evening Standard has lots of interesting elements. We particularly enjoyed the part where he explained how he and Andrey Santos had taken their fellow Brazilian Andrey Santos under their wing.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 4

Joao Pedro admits one thing made him 'scared' on first day at Chelsea

Joao Pedro’s interview on Brazil duty this week has gone semi viral within Chelsea Twitter world. The striker speaks so calmly, with such authority, such “aura” as people say these days.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 4

New Chelsea signing explains why he chose to join The Blues over Newcastle United

A new Chelsea signing this summer has explained why he has chose to join The Blues over Newcastle United this summer. Chelsea signed a number of top players over the summer to add to and improve the squad – some of them are already proving to be very good additions.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 4

Joao Pedro names his best position and what Enzo Maresca told him to improve on

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro is one of those players who is a bit of a hybrid flexible player who can play in many different roles. These types of players are very modern and what a lot of managers love to work with purely because they are so good that they can do a good job anywhere on the pitch.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 3

Manchester United failed to convince PL proven star to pick them over top four rival

Liam Delap chose Chelsea in what was a headline move in the recently concluded summer transfer window, and this came even after Manchester United tried warning him about Joao Pedro moving to Stamford Bridge too.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 3

'I just love' – Daniel Sturridge names Chelsea signing as most underrated of the summer

Former Chelsea player Daniel Sturridge admitted he’s a big fan of Joao Pedro and believe’s he’s the most underrated signing this summer. Pedro was one of five attacking signings the Blues made this summer, and he’s made an instant impact at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 3

Liam Delap chose Chelsea despite Man Utd telling him Blues were signing Joao Pedro as well

Liam Delap apparently still chose to join Chelsea despite Manchester United being in his ear about Joao Pedro heading to Chelsea. Chelsea had a very busy start to the transfer window and a dramatic end to it.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 2

Gittens and Garnacho both 'raw' and Pedro Neto must think he smells – Pundits on Chelsea’s window

We’ve already covered ESPN’s freakout about the Nicolas Jackson move to Bayern Munich – but what to they make of the Alejandro Garnacho move to Chelsea?

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / August 30

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez secure victory for Blues in game of refereeing drama

Chelsea returned to the Premier League summit with a 2-0 victory over neighbours Fulham in a fiery fixture on Saturday afternoon. Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez were the scorers but it is VAR which will grab the headlines - with a Fulham goal disallowed, a Chelsea penalty granted, and a Fulham manager scorned.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / NBC Sports / August 30

Watch: Joao Pedro scores AGAIN for Chelsea

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / August 15

Last-Minute Changes to Your First 2025/26 FPL Squad as the Premier League Returns

The Premier League is back. Fantasy football is back. And the GW1 deadline? 18:30 BST on Friday, August 15 – just before Liverpool vs Bournemouth kicks off at Anfield.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / August 12

Manchester United offered chance to sign Chelsea outcast in a swap deal for Alejandro Garnacho- Fabrizio Romano

Manchester United have surprised many by making some excellent signings in this transfer window. In Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, they have upgraded the forward department after last season’s struggles in front of goal.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Field Level Media / July 9

Charlotte FC transfer D Joao Pedro, F Iuri Tavares

Charlotte FC announced the transfers of defender Joao Pedro and forward Iuri Tavares on Wednesday. Pedro, 22, went to Polish top-flight side Radomiak Radom, with Charlotte retaining a 40 percent sell-on clause.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 8

Joao Pedro tallies twice to lead Chelsea into CWC final over Fluminense

Joao Pedro scored a brace against his boyhood club in his first start for his new team, leading Chelsea into the FIFA Club World Cup final with a 2-0 semifinal victory over Fluminense on Tuesday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Can Joao Pedro & Jamie Bynoe-Gittens Play for Chelsea In Club World Cup

The Club World Cup is a new and interesting competition for fans, players, and the teams themselves. With a mini-window behind us and the actual window now open, there is the opportunity to register players for the competition who have just made moves elsewhere.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 18

Report: Liverpool target Joao Pedro release clause doubts disclosed

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly standing firm in their stance that Joao Pedro does not have a release clause in his contract despite mounting interest in the Brazilian forward.