Chelsea extends Joao Pedro's contract through 2034 ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Chelsea plans to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034, with sources indicating an agreement has already been reached for a deal running until 2032 and an option for two additional years. The 24-year-old Brazilian joined Chelsea from Brighton for £55 million last summer and had a successful season, scoring 20 goals without penalties. He has also been productive this pre-season, netting eight goals in seven matches. Pedro is expected to start in Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday, with new signings Danny Welbeck and Emmanuel Emegha providing additional support.
- •Joao Pedro's deal extends until 2034, with current agreement until 2032.
- •He scored 20 goals last season, first Chelsea striker to do so since Diego Costa.
- •Pedro netted eight goals in seven pre-season matches.
- •He is likely to start against Fulham on Monday.
- •Liam Delap, who wore the number nine shirt, is available for transfer.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
- 7:06 PMBBC Football — Joao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
"Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
"Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:11 PMJoao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
- BBC FootballAug 20, 2026, 7:06 PMJoao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
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