Chelsea’s Joao Pedro faces Champions League axe as Blues given transfer ultimatumChelsea’s £27m UEFA fine for FFP breaches impacts Joao Pedro’s Champions League eligibility. The club must maintain a positive transfer balance to register him. This record UEFA fine stems from 2024 violations, excluding profits from asset sales. Chelsea also faces a potential £51.8m penalty for future non-compliance. Aston Villa also received a £9.5m fine for similar breaches.