According to Globo Esporte, Chelsea striker João Pedro will officially renew his contract until 2034 this Thursday and will switch to wearing the No. 9 shirt.

Chelsea will extend his contract, which was originally until mid-2033, by another year and give him a significant pay raise. Meanwhile, João Pedro will switch from the No. 20 shirt to the No. 9, which was worn by English player Liam Delap last season.

After Barcelona and Arsenal recently expressed strong interest, negotiations progressed, with both clubs willing to offer over €100 million for the striker. Chelsea immediately made it clear they would not let him go, considering João Pedro not for sale. Given the player's increased value, the club then began contract extension talks with him and adjusted his salary.

João Pedro was one of the team's key players in his first season after joining Chelsea, scoring 20 goals and providing 6 assists in 50 appearances, and also performing outstandingly in the Club World Cup. His form has also been excellent before the start of the new season, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist in 5 pre-season warm-up matches.

João Pedro is also considered one of Ancelotti's important candidates for the 2030 World Cup cycle. Although the Italian coach did not call up the striker for the last World Cup squad, he reiterated internally that he still sees the 24-year-old João Pedro as one of the core players for the future journey. This journey will begin in September and October when the team plays warm-up matches against Australia and India.

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