It’s another transfer window and that means another spending spree for Chelsea, who have now added João Pedro to their wealth of riches in the forward departmen

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says Joao Pedro's move to Chelsea is a "disappointment" but believes that when a player wants to move, it is important to find a "plan that suits everybody". The Brazil international signed for a then club-record £30m from Watford in 2023 and after scoring 30 goals in 70 games for the Seagulls has now moved to Stamford Bridge for £60m.

Give me their backstory in 100 words… Joao Pedro emerged from a difficult childhood — his father, also once a professional footballer, was jailed for 16 years for being an acc