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“It doesn’t make sense for Brazil to try to compete with European clubs in terms of finances,” Fluminense coach Renato Gaúcho said through a translator. “Brazilian clubs trade players and sell them to Europe so they can survive, and that’s been true even since I was a player.”

Emmanuel Petit believes Joao Pedro was acquired by Chelsea at a "bargain," and can foresee the former Brighton star pushing out an incumbent at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have announced the arrival of João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal thought to be worth £60 million ($81.6 million). The versatile Brazilian forward has signed a contract stretching until 2033 and has the chance to join up with his new Chelsea teammates this month at the Club World Cup.

João Pedro Doesn't Celebrate Goals for Chelsea, Saying Former Team `Gave Everything to Me' EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — João Pedro had just scored on a 20-yard curling shot in his first start ...