{"id":486218,"date":"2024-08-11T11:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T15:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=486218"},"modified":"2024-08-11T11:26:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T15:26:13","slug":"chelsea-cant-stop-buying-signs-pedro-neto-for-69-million","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/chelsea-cant-stop-buying-signs-pedro-neto-for-69-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea can&#8217;t stop buying, signs Pedro Neto for $69 million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea has completed the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of $69 million. The 24-year-old Portuguese forward has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. Neto was officially presented to Chelsea supporters during halftime of a friendly match against Inter Milan on Sunday.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ready to make his mark in Blue.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Chelsea, Pedro Neto! \ud83d\udd35 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XdJvsrdlH5\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/XdJvsrdlH5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChelseaFC\/status\/1822646654992027915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Expressing his excitement about the move, Neto said, &#8220;I feel really grateful to have joined this club. I have worked really hard in my career to be here, and I\u2019m looking forward to getting on the pitch with this shirt.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea finalized the deal with Wolves after having two previous bids rejected. The initial payment for Neto will be $65 million, with an additiona l$4 million in potential add-ons. This transfer marks a record sale for Wolves, surpassing the deal for Ruben Neves to Al-Hilal in 2023.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Welcome to Chelsea Pedro Neto \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9\ud83d\ude0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/clpmTh78jg\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/clpmTh78jg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CFC Pics (@Mohxmmad) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mohxmmad\/status\/1822647274112999552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pedro Neto&#8217;s arrival adds to Chelsea&#8217;s busy summer transfer activity, which has already seen the club spend around $236 million. The Blues have bolstered their squad with several signings, including midfielders Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Renato Veiga, and Omari Kellyman; goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen; defenders Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, and Caleb Wiley; winger Estevao Willian; and striker Marc Guiu. Chelsea is also reportedly looking to secure deals for Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion and Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders in the coming days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea has completed the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of $69 million. 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