Chelsea have completed the signing of 23-year-old Brazilian João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Pedro arrives for a fee believed to be in the region of £60m, just two years after leaving Watford for a fee of around £35 million.
The forward joins Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens as the Blues attacking signings this summer and will be looking to contest for a place in the starting XI.
This player analysis will examine Pedros strengths and weaknesses, aiming to understand why the Chelsea recruitment team values him so highly.
We will also consider what he may be able to offer a club that is vying so desperately to get back to Premier League glory.
João Pedro Style Of Play
João Pedros playing career started in his homeland, Brazil, where he caught the attention of the Fluminense Academy.
Here, he made his first team debut, coming off the bench at just 17 years of age.
Pedro made a lasting impact in just 37 games for the Brazilian giants.
He scored 10 goals and soon caught the attention of European clubs.
After a battle between suitors, Watford FC won his signature.
He went on to play over 100 times for the Hertfordshire club, spanning one and a half seasons in the Premier League and two in the EFL Championship.
It was his second season in the Championship, 2022/2023, that he truly shone for Watford, making many reporters Team of the Season.
Pedro contributed to an impressive 15 goals in a struggling side, and the Seagulls swooped in soon after.
Over two years at Brighton, Pedro has been a mainstay in their lineup.
He has contributed 40 goals in just 70 games and has developed into a genuine Premier League threat during this period.
João Pedro is a versatile attacker who can play as an inverted left winger, a central attacking midfielder, or even a lone striker.
He stands at 188cm and has a good physical presence for this type of profile.
He shares a similar profile to Gabriel Jesus, who was similarly proficient in playing multiple positions across the forward line.
João Pedro Radar Chart
He is not a forward who thrives on constantly running in behind; he is at his best when given freedom in his play.
His profile suits being allowed to roam, dropping deep or into wide channels to collect the ball and link play.
In this regard, his
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