{"id":327793,"date":"2026-05-02T06:41:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=327793"},"modified":"2026-05-02T06:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:11:34","slug":"chelsea-make-decision-over-joao-pedro-transfer-after-barcelona-approach-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/chelsea-make-decision-over-joao-pedro-transfer-after-barcelona-approach-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea make decision over Joao Pedro transfer after Barcelona approach | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Joao Pedro is on Barcelona\u2019s summer shortlist (Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chelsea should not planning to sell Joao Pedro in the summertime transfer window following interest from Barcelona, in response to reports.<\/p>\n

Barcelona have made Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is first-choice attacking goal this summer as Robert Lewandowski\u2019s contract is as a result of expire at the top of the season.<\/p>\n

Atletico, nonetheless, are in a robust negotiating position as Alvarez still has 4 years remaining on his contract, which is protected by a \u20ac500 million (\u00a3431m) release clause.<\/p>\n

Barcelona at the moment are working on alternative solutions and Joao Pedro is on their shortlist.<\/p>\n

In keeping with ESPN Brasil<\/a>, Barca have already initiated initial informal contacts for the Brazil international ahead of the summer window.<\/p>\n

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Joao Pedro has scored 19 goals for Chelsea this season (Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The move for the Chelsea forward has been approved by each Barcelona\u2019s head coach, Hansi Flick, and Deco, the club\u2019s sporting director.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, Chelsea are said to have already communicated through third parties that it’s going to not allow a transfer this summer because the club is aware of the difficulties find an appropriate alternative.<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro joined Chelsea in a \u00a360m deal from Brighton last yr and has impressed in his first season at Stamford Bridge with 19 goals in all competitions.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian also has the prospect to win a second trophy with Chelsea after the team\u2019s World Club Cup success this summer as they are going to play Manchester City within the FA Cup final on May 16.<\/p>\n

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