"I think my first year at Chelsea has been special. I came here to help. I believe I've been showing good form. I'm a player who always wants to improve, to reach my highest possible level. When the new manager arrived, we had several conversations. I think my form is largely down to those conversations I've had with him, from him showing that he genuinely wants to help me improve."
"Only Manchester City's Erling Haaland has scored more Premier League goals from open play this season than João Pedro, whose 14 strikes this season already represent his best return in English football. Since the turn of the year, the Chelsea striker has 16 combined goals and assists in all club competitions -- trailing only Bayern Munich and England star Harry Kane and fellow Bundesliga hotshot Deniz Undav across Europe's 'big five' leagues."
"Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior agreed in a recent press conference that João Pedro is 'in that category' with the likes of Haaland and Kane and said: 'He's a world-class striker. I wouldn't swap João for anyone in this moment.'"
João Pedro has delivered an exceptional first season at Chelsea since his £60 million transfer from Brighton last August. With 14 Premier League goals from open play, only Erling Haaland has scored more this season. Since January, Pedro has accumulated 16 combined goals and assists across all competitions, ranking among Europe's top performers alongside Harry Kane and Deniz Undav. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praised him as world-class, comparing him favorably to elite strikers. Pedro credits his improved form to supportive conversations with his manager, which motivate him to push harder daily. At 24 years old, he has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Brazil's attack at the upcoming World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti.
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