Pedro Takes On Chelsea's Number Nine Curse | Chelsea F.C. News

Chelsea locks down Joao Pedro with a new contract until 2034, rewarding his stellar debut season of 20 goals and positioning him as the undisputed number nine under new manager Xabi Alonso. Despite being snubbed by Brazil for the World Cup, Pedro’s future is now firmly tied to Stamford Bridge — where the iconic, cursed No. 9 shirt has haunted countless strikers. With key forwards like Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson reportedly out, Pedro gets the green light to lead the attack and shatter that legacy — starting with Fulham in their season opener. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5241755ecaee8daa