Chelsea has reached a club-to-club agreement with João Pedro’s current club for a transfer fee exceeding £50m, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is expected to be finalised soon, with the player scheduled to undergo medical tests and sign a contract on Tuesday.
The transfer is reportedly being expedited to ensure João Pedro’s availability for the FIFA Club World Cup. João Pedro is a midfielder, and his style of play is not immediately clear from the available information, but it is known that he has played for his current club prior to this potential move.
Earlier this month, on June 19, it was reported that Chelsea was eyeing João Pedro amid negotiations with Newcastle, suggesting that the club had been monitoring his progress for some time. The details of João Pedro’s previous clubs and exact playing style are not available in the latest reports, with according to Fabrizio Romano being the primary source for the transfer news.