Chelsea signs Pedro Neto to a five-year contract extension

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Chelsea signs Pedro Neto to a five-year contract extension
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Chelsea has secured Pedro Neto on a new five-year contract with an option for an additional year. The deal includes a pay rise for the Portugal international following his decision to remain at the club despite summer interest from Manchester City and other Premier League sides. Manager Xabi Alonso has utilized the 26-year-old as an attacking wingback this season, where he has recorded two goals in five appearances. Since arriving from Wolves in 2024 for £54m, Neto has registered 40 goal involvements for the team. He joins teammates João Pedro, Reece James, and Moisés Caicedo in signing improved terms with the club this year. Cole Palmer also committed his future to the club by signing a new deal in 2024.

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  • Pedro Neto signed a five-year deal with an option for an additional year.
  • The winger rejected summer interest from Manchester City to stay at Chelsea.
  • Neto has scored two goals in five matches under Xabi Alonso this season.
  • The player has recorded 40 total goal involvements since joining from Wolves in 2024.
  • João Pedro, Reece James, and Moisés Caicedo also signed improved contracts this year.
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  • 1:55 PMYahoo SportsBREAKING: Chelsea regular signs new contract after strong start to life under Xabi Alonso
  • 12:55 PMThe Guardian SportChelsea hand Pedro Neto new deal in wake of his rejecting Manchester City
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Winger shining after summer pursuit by several clubs Chelsea felt selling Fernández to City was right move Chelsea have rewarded Pedro Neto’s strong start to the season and commitment to the club by handing the winger a new contract. The Portugal international had summer interest from several Premier League clubs including Manchester City, but indicated a desire to stay and play for Xabi Alonso. He has signed a five-year deal with the option of an extra year and is to receive a pay rise. Alonso has used Neto as an attacking wingback and the 26-year-old has scored twice in five appearances. Neto, who has registered 40 goal involvements since joining from Wolves for £54m in 2024, follows other leading players at Chelsea in signing new deals. João Pedro, Reece James and Moisés Caicedo have received improved terms this year, and Cole Palmer signed a new deal in 2024 and committed his future to the club in an interview with the Guardian last season. Continue reading...

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Pedro Neto has extended his Chelsea contract after a strong start to the season under new manager Xabi Alonso.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred sourc...

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