The Brazilian has put pen to paper on a deal that keeps him at Stamford Bridge until 2034 and the striker has spoken exclusively to Chelsea channels on the ‘easy decision’ to extend his stay with the Blues – with our No.9 also explaining that a chat with new manager Xabi Alonso also helped sway his decision.

‘I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea,’ Joao Pedro said. ‘I always dreamed of playing for a big club, and it means a lot to me to give my long-term commitment to this club. Chelsea has a long tradition of winning and it has big ambitions for the future.

‘I have a very good relationship with everyone here at the club and I have felt at home from the moment that I joined.

‘I had a great season last season and I think we have built a good team. Xabi spoke with me, we had good conversations and I’m excited to play for him. I think this is the right moment [to sign a new contract] and hopefully it can be a very exciting year for us.

‘The fans have been amazing with me, we’ve had a fantastic 12 months already and I feel at home. I’m very happy to be here and to stay with Chelsea.’