{
  "id": 2555711,
  "title": "Joao Pedro signs new long-term deal with Chelsea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/joao-pedro-signs-new-long-term-deal-with-chelsea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T10:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joao-pedro-signs-long-term-104000196.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joao Pedro has signed a new long-term contract with Chelsea, ensuring his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The Brazilian international joined the London club in July 2025 and immediately made an impact, scoring goals in both the Club World Cup semi-final and final, leading Chelsea to world championship glory. The 24-year-old has now committed to Chelsea for the long haul. \"Signing this new contract with Chelsea is a dream come true,\" Joao Pedro expressed. \"Playing for a prestigious club like this means a great deal to me. \"Chelsea has a storied history of success and is aiming high for the future,\" he added. \"The club's ambition is evident, and I feel right at home here in London since my arrival.\" Joao Pedro praised the camaraderie among his teammates and the club's management. \"We're all thrilled for the upcoming season, confident in our ability to achieve great things,\" he concluded.",
  "summary": "Joao Pedro has signed a new long-term contract with Chelsea that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034.The Brazil international joined the Blues in July 2025 and made an immediate impact, scorin...",
  "key_points": [
    "Joao Pedro signs long-term contract with Chelsea until 2034",
    "Brazilian player joined Chelsea in July 2025",
    "Joao Pedro excited to play for prestigious club"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}