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Chelsea signs striker Joao Pedro from Brighton

Philadelphia, July 3 (UNI) Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian striker Joao Pedro from Brighton as the club continues its summer spending spree.

The 23-year-old joins from Brighton for a fee of 60 million pounds (81.5 million U.S. dollars) and has agreed an eight-year contract.

He has flown from Brazil to the United States to join up with the Chelsea squad currently competing in the FIFA Club World Cup and could make his debut in the quarter-final tie against Palmeiras.
"Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history," said Pedro. "They had brilliant players in the past and have brilliant players now, so I am excited to join and you know when you are a Chelsea player you must think one thing - win," he commented on the Chelsea website.
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