Chelsea Doesn’t Want to Part With Joao Pedro for Less Than 115 Million Dollars.

Joao Pedro dreams of Barça, but Chelsea values him at over 115 million, the Brazilian player is waiting for a formal offer to define his future.

Rumours about Joao

According to the Brazilian press, Cahê Mota in O Globo, the name of Joao Pedro is starting to make waves in Barcelona. The Brazilian forward has a fondness for the Catalan club and would be willing to wear the blaugrana. However, the scenario is complex: Chelsea considers him their most valuable asset and does not plan to let him go easily.

The acquisition of the Brazilian player

The London team shelled out 75 million dollars last July to secure their participation in the Club World Cup. The bet turned out to be a success: Joao was a key player with two goals in the semifinals and another in the final, crucial for lifting the trophy. That performance established him as a key player at Stamford Bridge. The drawback is that there is no release clause, and according to his surroundings, it will be difficult for him to leave for less than 115 million. In addition, the player wishes to compete in the next Champions League, something impossible with Chelsea, and the English club needs to sell for financial reasons.

Contact with Barcelona

The first contacts took place in mid-April, but they were put on hold. Joao was focused on the FA Cup and securing his place in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With the season already defined, the time will come to analyze his future. That said, from his camp, they expect concrete moves from Barça: without a formal proposal, there will be no negotiation.

At Camp Nou, they see him as the ideal number nine to cover the possible departure of Robert Lewandowski. But if they really want to count on Joao Pedro, they will have to reenter the game and make a move. The outcome will depend on how much Barcelona is willing to invest and how firmly Chelsea defends its star.