Last updated on July 2, 2025
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Many supporters feel Chelsea paid far too much for a player they consider overrated.
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Chelsea fans are not happy with the club’s latest big-money move.
The Blues have signed 23-year-old Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton for a reported £60 million, tying him down to an eight-year contract.
While Chelsea hope the former Watford and Brighton man can boost their attack, many fans think the deal is another expensive mistake.
Fans Question Pedro’s Price Tag
The news of Joao Pedro’s arrival sparked a wave of negative reactions online.
Many supporters feel Chelsea paid far too much for a player they consider overrated.
Some say the club has been “conned again” by Brighton—referencing past high-profile transfers like Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, and Robert Sanchez, who together cost Chelsea more than £200 million.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“£12m per non-penalty goal last season, madness. Ten years ago this guy would have cost £7m based on that output.”
Another added:
“Brighton conned Chelsea again.”
Critics also compared Pedro unfavourably to other forwards. One fan questioned:
“What’s the difference between Joao Pedro, Joao Felix, and Nkunku?”
Chelsea’s Transfer Strategy Under Fire
Chelsea’s ongoing spending spree under their current ownership has drawn plenty of criticism.
Despite splashing out over £1.5 billion in total, the team is yet to hit top form.
Past Brighton signings like Caicedo and Cucurella haven’t lived up to expectations, and coach Graham Potter, who also came from Brighton, didn’t last long.
Joao Pedro impressed at Brighton, scoring 30 goals in 70 games, but fans are unsure if he can deliver at a top club like Chelsea—especially in the Premier League, where the pressure is much higher.
Some doubt he can hit 20 goal contributions (goals and assists) in a season.
What’s Next for Joao Pedro?
Pedro may make his Chelsea debut this weekend when the Blues face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-final in Philadelphia.
It’s a chance for him to silence doubters and show Chelsea fans what he can do.
The forward began his English football journey at Watford, before moving to Brighton in 2023.
Now, at Stamford Bridge, he faces the biggest test of his career so far.
Final Thoughts
Chelsea’s transfer of Joao Pedro has definitely divided opinion.
