Speaker 1: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to hand Brazilian forward
Joe Pedro and improved long term contract following an extraordinary
breakout debut season at Stamford Bridge. Although the twenty four
year old striker was already under contract through twenty thirty
two following his move from Brighton and Hove, Albion Blue
Co executives moved swiftly to reward his immediate impact with
upgraded financial terms. The decision also serves to firmly ward
off concrete interest from European rivals, with Barcelona having closely
monitored the forward's progress in West London. Chelsea leadership considers
Jou Pedro completely non transferable and made it clear they
have no intention of entertaining external proposals. Joel Pedro established
himself as Chelsea's undisputed first choice center forward during his
opening year, producing twenty three goals and nine assists in
fifty three appearances across all competitions. His clinical form has
carried seamlessly into Zabi Alone. Bonzo's pre season preparations underscored
by a blistering nine minute hat trick during Chelsea's pre
season term victory over Western Sydney wanderers. With verbal terms
finalized between Chelsea board members and Joel Pedro's agency, the
paperwork is expected to be formally processed and signed in
the coming days, solidifying his central role in Alonzo's attacking
project ahead of the new season.