João Pedro had just scored on a 20-yard curling shot in his first start for Chelsea, putting his team ahead in a Club World Cup semifinal less than a week after signing with the London power. He took two steps to start to celebrate and then he stopped.

Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro’s matchwinning Chelsea debut after the new signing from Brighton scored the goals that secured a place in the Club World Cup final. The Blues will take on either Real Madrid or reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s showpiece after they continued their fine form in the competition with a

João Pedro opened his Chelsea account with an absolute screamer in the Club World Cup semifinals vs. Fluminense in his first start with the club. However, the 23-year-old Brazilian didn't celebrate his first goal for the Blues.

Joao Pedro has joined Chelsea from Brighton to continue the Premier League club’s lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Hurzeler Backs Joao Pedro DepartureHurzeler’s Vision for Brighton’s Forward LineFabian Hurzeler has always favoured clarity. In confirming Joao Pedro’s £60

Chelsea first identified the Brazilian as a player they wanted to sign this summer in January and he was keen to be in London

Chelsea's latest shiny new toy glistened on debut in the sweltering Philadelphia air during the Blues' 2-1 win over Palmeiras, and he repeated the trick on Tuesday night against former club Fluminense, sending Enzo Maresca 's men on their way to a comfortable win with a sumptuous curling effort after 18 minutes.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal worth £60 million.The 23-year-old is the Blues’ fourth signing of the summer, following Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and

Brighton have not accepted any bid for the 23-year-old Brazil international, with Chelsea and Newcastle both in talks over a move.