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Joao Pedro: Brighton complete club record signing of Brazil forward

Brighton have completed the club record signing of Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford on a five-year deal.

The 21-year-old, who joined the Hornets in 2020, moves to the Premier League club for a fee of just under £30m.

Brighton agreed a deal on 5 May and Pedro was able to complete his switch once the summer transfer window opened.

"Joao has been a long-term target of ours and has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe," Brighton technical director David Weir said.

"He's a brilliant young talent with an eye for goal.