Chelsea Transfer News: Blues complete signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Pedro Neto from Premier League side Wolves for an undisclosed fee.
Neto had been linked with a move away from Wolves this summer, with both Arsenal and Tottenham credited with an interest in the 24-year-old.
However, Chelsea acted quickly to get a deal for the Portugal international completed, with the winger penning a seven-year deal.
"Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Portugal international Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers," a statement read on the club's official website.
"Pedro has signed a seven-year contract and will begin training with his new teammates at Cobham in the coming days."
On his move to Chelsea, Neto said: "I feel really grateful to have joined this club. I have worked really hard in my career to be here and I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch with this shirt."
"It's a move that perhaps left many scratching their heads, but in what is another chaotic window for Chelsea, there is method to the madness in pursuing Neto." 🗣️@BenMcAleer1 assesses #CFC's impending €60m move for the Wolves star. 👇
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Hamstring issues meant Neto was restricted to just 18 league starts for Wolves last season but he still managed nine Premier League assists.