Chelsea extends Joao Pedro's contract, closing door on Barcelona move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Chelsea is nearing an extension for Joao Pedro's contract, which will include a pay raise and keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. This move effectively ends Barcelona's interest in signing Pedro as they pivot back to pursuing Julian Alvarez. The club remains focused on bringing Alvarez away from Atletico Madrid, hoping he will push for a transfer before the season starts. Barcelona's transfer strategy now hinges on their attempts to secure Alvarez in the upcoming weeks.
- •Chelsea is close to extending Joao Pedro's contract until 2032.
- •Barcelona's interest in Pedro has diminished significantly.
- •Barcelona is refocusing on Julian Alvarez as a key target.
- •The potential transfer of Alvarez could influence Barcelona's future signings.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea close the door on Barcelona to sign Julian Alvarez alternative
"Barcelona’s search for a new number has hardly extended beyond Julian Alvarez, as the club remain determined to sign the Argentine forward.Other names have been linked with a move to Catalonia, but ...
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