Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2034, saying he is “fully committed” to the Blues.
The new agreement was officially announced by Chelsea on Saturday, 22 August, just days before the club begins its 2026-27 Premier League campaign against Fulham.
Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion and enjoyed an outstanding first season at Stamford Bridge. He was the club’s leading player last season after scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists in 50 appearances across all competitions.
His decision to extend his deal represents a significant show of faith in Chelsea, with the club securing the services of a player who made a major contribution during the previous campaign. The length of the agreement means Joao Pedro’s future is now tied to Chelsea for the long term.
The contract announcement comes at an important point in the club’s preparations for the new season. Chelsea are due to face Fulham on Monday, 24 August, in their opening match of the 2026-27 campaign.
Joao Pedro will therefore enter the new season with his position at Chelsea settled. Having arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion and immediately established himself as the team’s most productive player last season, he will now remain part of the club’s plans through 2034.
His record of 20 goals and nine assists in 50 matches underlines the impact he had in his first season with Chelsea. Those figures came in all competitions and made him the standout performer in the squad during the campaign.
Chelsea’s announcement confirms that the forward has committed his future despite the proximity of the new season. The club’s first fixture, against Fulham, will provide the immediate focus after a summer in which Joao Pedro’s long-term status has been clarified.
The renewal also gives a clear indication of the importance Chelsea place on a player who joined from Brighton & Hove Albion and quickly became central to the side. With the contract now running until 2034, Joao Pedro is set to continue his Chelsea career for many years beyond the opening game against Fulham.
The forward’s message has been consistent with the club’s action: he says he is “fully committed” to Chelsea, and that commitment is now reflected in the extended agreement announced on Saturday.
