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

Chelsea have announced the arrival of João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal thought to be worth £60 million ($81.6 million). The versatile Brazilian forward has signed a contract stretching until 2033 and has the chance to join up with his new Chelsea teammates this month at the Club World Cup.

Sources have told ESPN that Pedro preferred a move to Stamford Bridge amid interest from Newcastle . The 23-year old has signed a seven-year contract after the clubs agreed a £60 million ($82m) deal.