Joao Pedro set to sign new Chelsea deal

Chelsea football star Joao Pedro is set to sign a new contract with the club that will run until 2034. The 24-year-old Brazilian player, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in a £55m deal last summer, has been a key player for the team since his arrival. In his first season at the club, Joao Pedro scored 20 goals in all competitions, contributing significantly to Chelsea's Club World Cup victory.

Joao Pedro expressed his delight at signing a new contract with Chelsea, stating that playing for such a big club and committing his long-term services to the team is a matter of much happiness for him. He praised Chelsea's winning tradition and the ambitions for the future. The revised contract length has been clarified despite Chelsea's initial announcement that the deal would run until 2033.

In reality, the player will be under contract until 2034 with an additional two-year option, reflecting Chelsea's commitment to the player and a reward for strong performance. Chelsea operates a strict wage structure but aims to incentivize high performance by allowing players to move up wage bands. Joao Pedro's performance has been exceptional, becoming the first Chelsea striker since Diego Costa to score 20 goals in a season without taking penalties.

He has also contributed three goals during the Club World Cup-winning campaign last summer and has netted eight goals in seven pre-season matches. He is expected to start Chelsea's upcoming Premier League match against Fulham, with Danny Welbeck and Emmanuel Emegha taking up cover duties.