{"id":1611,"date":"2026-08-19T13:58:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1611"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:58:07","slug":"forget-morgan-rogers-chelsea-are-about-to-announce-their-biggest-signal-of-intent-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1611","title":{"rendered":"Forget Morgan Rogers, Chelsea are about to announce their biggest signal of intent this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The optimism is back at Chelsea. The appointment of Xabi Alonso, the massive club-record signing of Morgan Rogers, and a rested Cole Palmer \u2013 it is all pointing towards a successful season.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been matched by pundits, and even Opta\u2019s Supercomputer predicted Chelsea will finish in the top five<\/a> come May 2027. Given the Premier League\u2019s coefficient, that will mean a return to the Champions League.<\/p>\n

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Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2026\/27?<\/h3>\n

Let’s hear how you think Xabi Alonso will get on this season\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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No matter how Chelsea<\/a> get back into Europe\u2019s elite competition, Alonso\u2019s<\/a> first season will be a success if Chelsea win their place in the 2027-28 edition. But this summer is showing all the signs of a solid season.<\/p>\n

But for all the good work BlueCo and Alonso have done this summer, the club are about to announce their biggest signal of intent ahead of the new season. Bigger than Rogers<\/a>, bigger than Alonso\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n

Fabrizio Romano has some big news for Chelsea supporters<\/h2>\n

It has been in the offing for some time, but Fabrizio Romano<\/a> reports Chelsea are about to announce that Joao Pedro<\/a> has put pen to paper on a new deal at Stamford Bridge<\/a>, pledging his allegiance to Chelsea.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJo\u00e3o Pedro signs new Chelsea deal until June 2033, documents approved. The Brazilian stays and gets salary rise while new contract also includes option to extend beyond 2032. Jo\u00e3o, key part of CFC project.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Chelsea have not actually extended the length remaining on his contract, the wages show their intent to keep Pedro. It comes after weeks of rumours linking Pedro with a move to giants Barcelona.<\/a><\/p>\n

New Pedro contract is Chelsea\u2019s most-important deal this summer<\/h2>\n

If Pedro performs anything like he did last season this time around, then he is going to attract more interest from Europe\u2019s biggest clubs once again. But handing Pedro a new deal is a real sign of intent.<\/p>\n

While Chelsea are often willing to cash in on their big stars, they realise the importance of Pedro. They realise that it is of the utmost importance to keep Pedro, and keeping him happy is a priority.<\/p>\n

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How many Premier League goals will Joao Pedro score next season? \ud83d\udd2e<\/h3>\n

A hat-trick in his first game under Alonso!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The new deal might not have extended any length of time he is due to remain at Chelsea for, but the increased wages give Pedro more incentive to remain in West London for the majority of his career.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have not skimped this summer, despite failing to qualify for Europe. They\u2019ve spent big, more than \u00a3350m on 11 new signings<\/a>. Yet, they have gone out of their way to solidify Pedro\u2019s future at Chelsea.<\/p>\n

It is a sign of intent because it shows Chelsea know Pedro is both the present and the future of this club. Keeping him happy is more important than anything they could have done, ending any lingering interest.<\/p>\n

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