Joao Pedro - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Defender surprisingly given 'untouchable' status at Chelsea as Xabi Alonso's side reject 'multiple approaches'

Chelsea have reportedly rejected multiple formal approaches for young defender Josh Acheampong after handing him an elite status at Stamford...

JUNE 2 • goal

Defender surprisingly given 'untouchable' status at Chelsea as Xabi Alonso's side reject 'multiple approaches'

'Highly regarded internally' - Nicolas Jackson to get chance to impress Xabi Alonso as Chelsea to welcome back striker after Bayern loan spell

Nicolas Jackson is expected to be given the opportunity to impress new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after returning from his loan spell at Bayer...

MAY 30 • goal

'Highly regarded internally' - Nicolas Jackson to get chance to impress Xabi Alonso as Chelsea to welcome back striker after Bayern loan spell

Quiet outing in loss Pedro registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Sunderland. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Pedro was held without a direct goal contribution for the third straight match. Still, that late drought didn't alter his position as Chelsea's leading scorer after notching 20 goals between domestic and European play in 2025/26. Other than that, he chipped in five assists over 47 games, making him one of the most productive players in an underwhelming campaign for the team. Despite remaining on Brazil's radar throughout the World Cup cycle, he didn't make the final squad for the summer event and is now set for a lengthy break before club activity resumes.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at forward Pedro (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sunderland.

Impact Pedro was a late call for Sunday, but has passed his testing to find the team sheet, with the attacker an option from the starting XI immediately. He will look to show off his skills after a World Cup snub from Brazil's roster, notching 10 goals and six assists thus far in his debut season with Chelsea.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Sunday Pedro (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Callum McFarlane. "Joao trained today, and that's really promising. We have another...

Impact Pedro was a decent miss from the squad midweek as the club played Tottenham, leaving them without their star forward. However, the attacker is now trending towards a return, with the attacker left to be a late call and face some late testing ahead of the contest. This would be a major return for the club, as he would likely instantly start if fit, earning 15 goals and five assists in 34 appearances (30 starts), hoepfully capping off a great debut season with Chelsea in the starting XI.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha Reveals London 'Red' And 'Blue' Team Offers Before Barcelona Transfer

Barcelona winger Raphinha revealed he turned down lucrative offers from two of London's premier clubs to secure a move to the Camp Nou in 20...

MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

Raphinha Reveals London 'Red' And 'Blue' Team Offers Before Barcelona Transfer

Xabi Alonso Ready For 'Beautiful Project' As He Takes Over At Chelsea

Xabi Alonso has backed Chelsea's long-term vision after speaking publicly about his move to Stamford Bridge.

MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

Xabi Alonso Ready For 'Beautiful Project' As He Takes Over At Chelsea

'Deserved To Be On The List': Brazil Coach Sorry For João Pedro's World Cup Snub

Carlo Ancelotti has apologized to João Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil's World Cup squad.

MAY 19 • FOX SPORTS

'Deserved To Be On The List': Brazil Coach Sorry For João Pedro's World Cup Snub

Absent with knock Pedro is not in the match squad for Tuesday's match against Tottenham due to a knock, Bobby Vincent of Football London reports.

Impact Pedro's injury is a late blow to a Chelsea side that has turned to Liam Delap to lead the front line in the midweek clash. Following his surprising exclusion from Brazil's World Cup squad, Pedro may have only one more chance to produce if he recovers ahead of the Premier League finale against Sunderland. He's likely to finish as the team's top scorer in the domestic competition after notching 15 goals over 34 appearances (30 starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in World Cup Pedro was not called up by Brazil for the World Cup despite an impressive individual campaign with Chelsea, according to the CBF.

Impact Pedro scored 20 goals and provided five assists across 46 appearances (39 starts) for Chelsea this season before the final two fixtures, having been one of the most productive strikers in the Premier League. His omission from manager Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad is a significant surprise given his output throughout the campaign, and the forward will look to end well the season before using the summer to recharge before targeting an even stronger 2026/27 season with the Blues under new coach Xabi Alonso.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

One shot in FA Cup Final Pedro recorded one shot in Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester City.

Impact Pedro was kept in check Saturday as he saw minimal chances on net against City, recording only one shot in his 86 minutes of play. This comes after he was also goalles last match in league play against Liverpool, although his last came two appearances ago. He continues to be one of the better signings in the league this season, notching 15 goals and five assists in 34 league appearances (30 starts).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea Doesn't Want to Part With Joao Pedro for Less Than 115 Million Dollars. Joao Pedro sueña con el Barça, pero el Chelsea lo valora en más de 115 millones, el jugador brasileño espera oferta formal para definir su f...

MAY 15 • BEINSPORTS.COM

'Hope to reach his level' - Joao Pedro admits 'taking a lot of inspiration' from Harry Kane as Chelsea star dismisses Didier Drogba comparisons

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has opened up about his transition into a traditional striker role, revealing that he closely studies Harry Kane...

MAY 13 • goal

'Hope to reach his level' - Joao Pedro admits 'taking a lot of inspiration' from Harry Kane as Chelsea star dismisses Didier Drogba comparisons

'I was surprised!' - Chelsea's Joao Pedro picks 'inspired' Arsenal star as his toughest opponent of 2025-26 campaign

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has admitted his astonishment at the defensive prowess of Gabriel Magalhaes, naming the Arsenal centre-back as hi...

MAY 10 • goal

'I was surprised!' - Chelsea's Joao Pedro picks 'inspired' Arsenal star as his toughest opponent of 2025-26 campaign

Get Robert Lewandowski and John Stones! Chelsea given transfer advice after scrapping plans to sign 'the best players in the world'

Chelsea icon Joe Cole has called on the club's hierarchy to abandon their current obsession with youth and pivot toward proven Premier Leagu...

MAY 10 • goal

Get Robert Lewandowski and John Stones! Chelsea given transfer advice after scrapping plans to sign 'the best players in the world'

Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Moises Caicedo and Marc Cucurella impress as Enzo Fernandez's quick-thinking brings Blues' run of defeats to an end

Chelsea brought an end to their run of Premier League losses as they battled back to earn a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday. Enzo Fernande...

MAY 9 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Moises Caicedo and Marc Cucurella impress as Enzo Fernandez's quick-thinking brings Blues' run of defeats to an end

"I feel sorry for the fans" - Chelsea star Joao Pedro makes honest claim after their 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest Chelsea star Joao Pedro has shared his message for Chelsea fans after their 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on May 4.

MAY 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chelsea players must step up, claims Joao Pedro Chelsea slumped to a sixth straight Premier League defeat as they went down 3-1 at home to Nottingham Forest.

MAY 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Joao Pedro's spectacular bicycle kick snaps Chelsea's scoring drought | Premier League

MAY 4 • YOUTUBE

Man City's last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal

Manchester City has fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Everton in a dramatic encounter that hands the title momentum to Arsenal

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Gets late goal Joao Pedro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 loss versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Joao Pedro did get a goal in stoppage time to prevent Chelsea from being blanked but he was unable to do much else offensively. The midfielder has a decent matchup looming though, as Liverpool have struggled in EPL play this season and have allowed 47 goals in 35 domestic games.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona identify Chelsea star Joao Pedro and LaLiga striker as potential replacements for Robert Lewandowski: Reports Barcelona have reportedly identified Chelsea star Joao Pedro and Atletico Madrid star Alexander Sorloth as potential replacements for Robert...

MAY 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Starting against Leeds United Pedro (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Leeds United.

Impact Pedro is back in the starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup clash. The forward gets straight back in the starting XI after training earlier in the week. Cole Palmer remains on the bench so the attack will need to flow through Pedro during Sunday's clash.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for FA Cup semifinal Pedro (thigh) is a late call for Sunday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Calum McFarlane. "With Joao and Cole, they both trained today and are in a good place. We...

Impact Pedro is going to need some testing, but could still be an option for the FA Cup semifinals, set to be a late call. After two games out, this would be a major return, as they recently lost Estevao (hamstring) for the rest of the season, needing to gain some attackers back for a bit more depth to end the season. However, Pedro is a starter when fit and will eye an immediate return to his role at forward, recording 14 goals and five assists in 32 appearances (28 starts0 this campaign.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Thursday Joao Pedro (thigh) was spotted in training Thursday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Leeds United, according to Bobby Vincent of Football.London.

Impact The Brazilian forward has missed Chelsea's last two matches due to a thigh problem, but his return to training suggests he might have a shot at returning to the squad to face Leeds United. Chelsea haven't scored in their last five EPL matches, so having Joao Pedro back in the mix should be a huge boost to the team's attack.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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