Who is Joao Pedro’s Girlfriend? Chelsea Star’s Relationship Status in 2025
Chelsea’s new signing from Brighton, João Pedro has already made highlights with his debut for the club. Starting his career with Fluminense, the Brazilian forward has risen up the ranks, moving to Watford in 2020, Brighton in 2023 and now Chelsea in 2025. In this article, we explore who is Joao Pedro’s Girlfriend who he has been dating for over 5 years now.
Who is Joao Pedro’s Girlfriend?
Joao Pedro is dating 21-year-old Brazilian actress Mel Maia. Pedro, who himself is 23, has been dating her since she was 15 years old. Not to forget, the legal age for consent in Brazil is 14, so the relationship was totally agreeable in Brazilian Laws. Pedro’s girlfriend Mel shot to fame in Brazil when she was just eight, in Avenida Brasil. She has been a child actor all through her life. Mel Maia has over 21 million followers on her Instagram.
Mel Maia has acted in multiple popular shows and movies, including A Vampire in The Family, Precious Pearl, Sweet Diva and others. Mel has also received a huge number of awards for her acting skills. Pedro and Mel Maia have been together since their early days in Brazil. They have been posting couple photos on Instagram since then. Maia had to initially stay in Brazil while Pedro made the move to Watford, UK, due to the age of consent in UK being 16.
Joao Pedro’s Move To Chelsea
In July 2025, Joao Pedro was signed by Premier League club Chelsea for a reported fee of £55m plus £5m add-ons. He started his first match for the club in FIFA Club World Cup 2025’s Semi Final against his former club Fluminense and scored a brace. He is known to show off his private life on Instagram, where he has an exemplary following. Making a move to Chelsea will certainly bolster her career prospects, having sorted his contract for the next 8 years.
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