Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Joao Pedro Signs Chelsea Contract Through 2034
Joao Pedro has agreed to stay with Chelsea until 2034.
He joined the club from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2025.
He quickly helped Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup.
He scored three goals across the semi-final and final.
During his first full season, he scored 20 goals.
Chelsea supporters chose him as the club’s best player of the season.
Pedro said he is happy to make a long-term commitment to Chelsea.
He is also excited to play under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea’s next Premier League season starts against Fulham on August 24.
Chelsea announced that Brazil international Joao Pedro has signed a contract running until 2034.
Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2025 and helped the club win the FIFA Club World Cup.
He scored twice against Fluminense in the semi-final and once against Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Pedro scored 20 goals in all competitions and was voted Chelsea’s Player of the Season by supporters.
Chelsea will begin the 2026-27 Premier League season against Fulham on August 24 under new manager Xabi Alonso.
- Who
- Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, Chelsea Football Club and new manager Xabi Alonso.
- What
- Pedro signed a new Chelsea contract that will keep him at the club until 2034.
- When
- The contract was announced on Saturday; Chelsea’s 2026-27 Premier League campaign begins on August 24.
- Where
- At Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge home and in the Premier League.
- Why
- Pedro said he wants to commit to a club with a winning tradition and major ambitions, while Chelsea secured a forward who made a strong impact after joining.
- Contract length
- Until 2034
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Chelsea arrival
- Joined from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2025
- Club World Cup impact
- Scored twice against Fluminense in the semi-final and once against Paris Saint-Germain in the final
- First-season goals
- 20 goals in all competitions
- Player award
- Chelsea’s Player of the Season, voted by supporters
- Next Premier League fixture
- Chelsea versus Fulham on August 24