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Brighton confirm the signing of Joao Pedro for an undisclosed fee from Watford with the Brazilian set to join the club this summer after signing a five-year deal

Brighton have announced the signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Watford for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old will join the Seagulls on a contract until June 2028 when the summer transfer window opens.

Pedro, who moved to the Hornets from Fluminense in January 2020, has scored 11 goals in 35 Sky Bet Championship outings this term.

Albion technical director David Weir told his club's website: 'Joao has been a long-term target of ours and he has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe.

'He's a brilliant young talent, technically very good, quick and with an eye for goal.