“Chelsea got the better deal” – Former Blue makes shock claim about Alexander Isak
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Chelsea secured the signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion during the summer 2025 transfer window, choosing him over Newcastle United despite Newcastle’s £50 million bid. Pedro revealed that his preference to return to London heavily influenced his decision, as he expressed missing the city while at Brighton. Chelsea’s status as a big London club also factored into his choice, making it the right move for him. Newcastle had shown early interest, even trying to sign him in 2022 before pursuing Alexander Isak instead, but ultimately Chelsea’s offer and location appealed more to Pedro.
Joao Pedro joined Brighton from Watford in 2023 and made an immediate impact at Chelsea, contributing goals and swift performances in his first ten appearances, including the Club World Cup knockout stages. Despite Liverpool’s reported earlier interest and being offered Pedro during the window, Chelsea’s acquisition is seen as a bargain for the club, especially considering Pedro’s instant influence on results. Liverpool’s major spending spree included other forwards like Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, but none have matched Pedro’s early impact at Chelsea.
Alexander Isak himself spoke openly about his summer transfer saga, moving from Newcastle to Liverpool in a £125 million deal after a complicated negotiation. He admitted that "not everyone has the full picture" behind his move but confirmed his happiness at Anfield and noted broken promises with Newcastle, which led to the transfer. Isak’s departure was one reason Newcastle pursued new signings, including Joao Pedro initially and ultimately Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.
Both clubs are seeking to strengthen after slow starts; Newcastle remained winless in the early season, holding draws against Aston Villa and Leeds United and a loss to Liverpool, while Liverpool have been chasing continued success with new signings like Isak. Chelsea’s acquisition of Pedro bolstered their attacking options, and fans have welcomed his contributions so far as a successful, strategic signing settled on after competition from other top Premier League clubs.
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