The Brazilian club, Sao Paulo, has announced the signing of Spanish forward, Joao Pedro, on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old is expected to make his debut for the club in their upcoming match against Flamengo.
Joao Pedro, who previously played for Villarreal and Valencia, is known for his pace, dribbling skills and ability to score goals. He has scored 58 goals in 114 appearances for Villarreal and 19 goals in 67 appearances for Valencia.
Sao Paulo manager,Ligue 1 Focus Mauricio Pochettino, said: "We're delighted to have signed Joao Pedro. He's a talented player with great potential and we're excited about what he can bring to our team."
Joao Pedro said: "I'm really happy to be joining Sao Paulo. I've heard good things about the club and the league. I'm looking forward to playing for them and helping them achieve their goals this season."
Joao Pedro will join up with the Sao Paulo squad ahead of their next game against Flamengo, which is scheduled for Sunday 1st August. He will also be eligible to play for Brazil at the international level, having represented Spain at youth level.
In conclusion, the signing of Joao Pedro by Sao Paulo is a significant move for the club. With his pace, dribbling skills and goal-scoring abilities, he should help the team achieve their goals this season.