Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Joao Pedro: Chelsea's Benzema in the making
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Xabi Alonso both see shades of Karim Benzema in Chelsea's Brazilian forward.
João Pedro
player
Club
Chelsea
Position
Forward
Nationality
Brazil
Joined from
Brighton
Fee
£60m
What happened. Xabi Alonso recently said that Chelsea forward Joao Pedro reminds him a lot of former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is in agreement with Alonso regarding the similarities.
- Joao Pedro moved from Brighton to Chelsea in a £60m deal in summer 2024.
- Alonso's comparison highlights Pedro's style resembling Benzema's.
- Hasselbaink shares the same view on the Brazilian's play.
“reminds him a lot of former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema”
— Xabi Alonso
The comparisons set high expectations for Joao Pedro as he continues his Chelsea career.
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