ESPN Brazil: Chelsea’s Joao Pedro stance detailed amid Barcelona approach

TL;DR

Chelsea has stated that Joao Pedro is not for sale this summer, despite interest from Barcelona. Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton last summer for up to £60m.

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Chelsea states Joao Pedro is not for sale
Barcelona shows interest in Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro joined Chelsea for up to £60 million
Pedro had a successful first season at Chelsea

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ESPN Brazil: Chelsea’s Joao Pedro stance detailed amid Barcelona approach

Chelsea have made it clear Joao Pedro is not for sale this summer, despite supposed interest from Barcelona according to reports.

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Pedro joined Brighton from Chelsea last summer in a deal worth up to £60m, and has had a successful first season at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazil international has scored 19 goals in all competitions, with 14 of those coming in the Premier League, and he’s got five games left to add to his tally.

Chelsea insist Joao Pedro isn’t for sale amid Barcelona interest

Pedro has easily fought off competition from Liam Delap to make the number nine shirt his own this season, and he can still become the first Chelsea striker to score 20 league goals in a season since Diego Costa.

More competition will arrive this summer in the shape of Emmanuel Emegha, whilst Nicolas Jackson will return from , but it’s unclear if he’ll be part of the squad next season.