Arriving in July 2025 from Brighton for a check exceeding 60 million euros, João Pedro is now the delight of Chelsea. Author of 20 goals and 9 assists in 50 matches in all competitions this season, the 24-year-old Brazilian striker continues his progress with London. Fast, technical and real poison for opposing defenses, his profile is logically attractive.
In recent months, the European press has affirmed that FC Barcelona had made the native of Ribeirão Preto its priority. With the upcoming departure of Robert Lewandowski, the Culers are, in fact, looking for a suitable successor. Yes, but the task promises to be complex, especially after the revelations of Globoesportewho assured that the Blues were demanding nearly 100 million euros to consider the player’s departure.
Barça has not said its last word!
In addition to the crazy price set by the London club, the position of the residents of Stamford Bridge also risks cooling the ardor of certain courtiers. This Sunday, Sport thus indicates that Chelsea have no intention of selling their protégé, under contract until June 2033. Considered a centerpiece of the London squad, João Pedro should therefore continue his adventure across the Channel. Unless…
Author of eight selections with Brazil, the 1m86 right-hander was not selected by Carlo Ancelotti for the next World Cup. A setback which could push the main person concerned to consider a future far from London. But that’s not all. 10th in the Premier League after a failed season, Chelsea will not play in the Champions League next season (and even any European competition). Which is not the case for Barça, ready to do anything to achieve their goals… To be continued.
