Chelsea have signed Pedro Neto from Wolves on a seven-year contract for a fee believed to be in the region of €60million.The Portugal international joins Enzo Maresca’s side ahead of the Blues’ Premier League opener against Manchester City next weekend.
Neto spent five seasons at Molineux, scoring two goals and providing nine assists in 20 appearances last term.He told Chelsea’s official website: “I feel really grateful to have joined this club.
“I have worked really hard in my career to be here and I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch with this shirt.”The 24-year-old was unveiled at Stamford Bridge at half-time of Chelsea’s final pre-season match against Inter Milan.
Chelsea announce signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves
Chelsea have completed a £54m deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto the club announced on Sunday.
Neto, 24, has signed a seven-year deal with the London side and completed a medical before being announced as the latest member of Chelsea’s mammoth squad.
The deal, which was agreed after the Blues had two previous bids rejected, is believed to be worth an initial £51.3m with £2.6m in add-ons.
“I feel really grateful to have joined this club,” Neto told Chelsea’s media team, “I have worked really hard in my career to be here and I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch with this shirt.
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