Joao Pedro turns down a move to Newcastle in favour of Chelsea

n a major transfer twist, Brighton striker Joao Pedro has officially chosen Chelsea over Newcastle United, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic this evening. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward, who impressed with 30 goals over two seasons at Brighton, was a top target for both Premier League clubs.Despite strong interest and a rejected £50m bid from Newcastle, Pedro made it clear he preferred a move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have now secured a deal worth over £50 million, with a seven-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2032.1.Pedro’s decision is believed to be influenced by his desire to be a first-choice striker—something that may have been harder to guarantee at Newcastle with Alexander Isak leading the line.2. With Chelsea’s recent striker signings still unproven, Pedro sees a clearer path to regular starts and Champions League football.Stay tuned for more updates as Joao Pedro undergoes his medical and prepares to join Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup squad!This podcast has been created and uploaded by Newcastle Fans TV, the views in this podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.