Chelsea have signed Brighton forward Joao Pedro for £55million plus £5m in add-ons in a seven-year deal. The 23-year-old forward joins the Blues after rejecting serious advances from Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United.

Joao Pedro has spoken for the first time as a Chelsea player - revealing the reasons for his move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have announced the arrival of João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal thought to be worth £60 million ($81.6 million). The versatile Brazilian forward has signed a contract stretching until 2033 and has the chance to join up with his new Chelsea teammates this month at the Club World Cup.