Chelsea tie Pedro Neto to 2032 with new long-term deal | OneFootball

Chelsea have tied Pedro Neto to a new deal running to 2032, reinforcing his status under head coach Xabi Alonso. The club said in a statement that the Portugal winger has signed improved terms, adding a year to an agreement previously due to end in 2031.

Neto, 26, joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 for £51.4 million and has quickly become a regular. He spoke of feeling at home and wanting to achieve more with Chelsea, calling the extension an unbelievable moment for his career and life.

The renewal continues Chelsea’s policy of rewarding core players, following fresh terms for Joao Pedro last month, captain Reece James in March and Moises Caicedo in April. A club-wide review of first-team contracts remains ongoing.

Neto was linked with a move during the most recent window, with Manchester City among the clubs said to be monitoring him, but he stayed and his influence has grown. Before Saturday’s clash against Hull City, Alonso highlighted the winger’s one-on-one threat, goals and work rate, and his capacity to defend high and attack on the last line.

Alonso added that Neto connects well with those around him and fits a system built on quick transitions. He said he had followed the player long before taking the Chelsea job.

This season Neto has made five appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals. In total he has 108 Chelsea games and 21 goals, having helped win the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Source: Goal.com

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