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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Chelsea hand Pedro Neto new deal in wake of his rejecting Manchester City

Pedro Neto celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leeds this week.
Pedro Neto has scored twice in five appearances this season under Xabi Alonso. Photograph: Visionhaus/Getty Images

Chelsea have rewarded Pedro Neto’s strong start to the season and commitment to the club by handing the winger a new contract. The Portugal international had summer interest from several Premier League clubs including Manchester City, but indicated a desire to stay and play for Xabi Alonso. He has signed a five-year deal with the option of an extra year and is to receive a pay rise.

Alonso has used Neto as an attacking wingback and the 26-year-old has scored twice in five appearances. Neto, who has registered 40 goal involvements since joining from Wolves for £54m in 2024, follows other leading players at Chelsea in signing new deals. João Pedro, Reece James and Moisés Caicedo have received improved terms this year, and Cole Palmer signed a new deal in 2024 and committed his future to the club in an interview with the Guardian last season.

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