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Chelsea extends Joao Pedro's contract through 2034 ahead of new season

7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Chelsea extends Joao Pedro's contract through 2034 ahead of new season
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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.

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  • •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.
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  • 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay with new long-term deal
  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — João Pedro extends Chelsea contract
  • 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I am very happy’ – Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034
  • 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — João Pedro signs improved Chelsea deal
  • 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro signs new long-term deal with Chelsea
  • 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — In-demand João Pedro signs new Chelsea contract
  • 10:03 AMBBC Sport — Joao Pedro set to sign new Chelsea deal
  • 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
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Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the London club until 2032 with an option of two further years.The striker's previous deal, signed when he joined from Brighton for £60 million ($82 million) a year ago, was set to run until 2032 with the option for an extra year.

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João Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2032 with an option of two further years. The striker’s previous deal, signed when he joined from Brighton for £60 million ($81.

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Chelsea have rewarded Joao Pedro for an impressive first season at the club by handing the Brazilian forward a new contract until 2034.The 24-year-old joined the Blues from Brighton last summer and qu...

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