New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.

Chelsea first identified the Brazilian as a player they wanted to sign this summer in January and he was keen to be in London

“It doesn’t make sense for Brazil to try to compete with European clubs in terms of finances,” Fluminense coach Renato Gaúcho said through a translator. “Brazilian clubs trade players and sell them to Europe so they can survive, and that’s been true even since I was a player.”

Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro’s matchwinning Chelsea debut after the new signing from Brighton scored the goals that secured a place in the Club World Cup final. The Blues will take on either Real Madrid or reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s showpiece after they continued their fine form in the competition with a

Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2032 after, as The Athletic reported on June 29, the two clubs agreed a deal in excess of £50million ($68.

Joao Pedro has joined Chelsea from Brighton to continue the Premier League club’s lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Hurzeler Backs Joao Pedro DepartureHurzeler’s Vision for Brighton’s Forward LineFabian Hurzeler has always favoured clarity. In confirming Joao Pedro’s £60

Brighton have not accepted any bid for the 23-year-old Brazil international, with Chelsea and Newcastle both in talks over a move.

Chelsea's latest shiny new toy glistened on debut in the sweltering Philadelphia air during the Blues' 2-1 win over Palmeiras, and he repeated the trick on Tuesday night against former club Fluminense, sending Enzo Maresca 's men on their way to a comfortable win with a sumptuous curling effort after 18 minutes.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal worth £60 million.The 23-year-old is the Blues’ fourth signing of the summer, following Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and

The Brazilian has become the latest Brighton employee to join Chelsea. But is the feeling different this time?