João Pedro set to sign new Chelsea contract amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
João Pedro will sign a new contract with Chelsea FC, refusing interest from Barcelona. The Brazilian forward has impressed at Chelsea with 23 goals and 9 assists in 53 appearances since joining from Brighton & Hove Albion. Barcelona is exploring other striker options following Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Chicago Fire, including Eli Junior Kroupi and Dušan Vlahović, but faces challenges in executing these deals.
- •João Pedro will extend his contract with Chelsea.
- •He has scored 23 goals in his first season.
- •Barcelona is seeking new striker options after Lewandowski's departure.
- •Eli Junior Kroupi and Dušan Vlahović are potential targets for Barcelona.
- •Chelsea had made it clear that João Pedro was not for sale.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona target João Pedro set to sign new Chelsea contract
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