Chelsea forward João Pedro has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034.
The Brazilian striker, who has become a key figure in Chelsea’s attack, has also taken over the club’s No. 9 shirt following his impressive performances since joining from Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2025.
His new deal comes amid reported interest from Barcelona and Arsenal, with both clubs said to have been willing to offer around €100 million for the forward.
João Pedro joined Chelsea and quickly made an impact under head coach Xabi Alonso, playing a major role in the club’s successful 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
He scored twice against former club Fluminense in the semi-final before finding the net again in the final against Paris Saint-Germain as Chelsea lifted the trophy.
The 2025/26 season further cemented his status as one of Chelsea’s leading players.
He scored 20 goals in all competitions and was voted the club’s Player of the Season by supporters.
In the Premier League, João Pedro opened the scoring in Chelsea’s season opener against West Ham and scored the only goal in the club’s away derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
He also impressed in the UEFA Champions League, scoring twice in Chelsea’s victory over Napoli.
Reflecting on his new contract, João Pedro said he was delighted to continue his career with the London club.
“I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea,” Pedro told the club’s official website.
“I always dreamed of playing for a big club, and it means a lot to me to make my long-term commitment to this club. Chelsea has a long tradition of winning and great ambitions for the future,” said João Pedro.
“I have a very good relationship with everyone here at the club and I have felt at home here in London from the moment that I joined.”
“Everyone is very excited for this season. We know we can achieve a lot of things, we have a great team, we have a coach who wants to win and has won already. I am fully committed, everyone is ready and hopefully we can achieve our targets, ” he added.
The contract extension represents a major commitment from Chelsea to the Brazilian forward, who is now expected to remain a central part of the club’s plans for years to come.
