""But it caught me by surprise that everything happened right in the middle of the Club World Cup. I always take great care of my physical shape, I'm very disciplined about it, and I'd been working on that aspect even during the summer break. Good thing, right? "Knowing I'd arrive and be able to play right away motivated me even more. I like those challenges.""
""It's no coincidence that I accepted leaving behind everything in Ribeirao Preto, my home town in Sao Paulo state, to go to Fluminense's youth academy in Rio de Janeiro, and then I went to Watford at a very young age. "I also work a lot on the psychological aspect, to be mentally prepared for challenges. How couldn't I feel motivated to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, like Chelsea?""
Joao Pedro moved from Brighton to Chelsea in a roughly £60m transfer while the team was at the Club World Cup, a timing that surprised him. He had planned to change clubs this season and expected interest from multiple teams, including Chelsea. He maintains strict physical discipline, worked through the summer to stay match-ready, and prepares mentally for challenges. He left Ribeirao Preto to join Fluminense's youth academy, later moved to Watford as a youngster, and values challenging moves. He scored the final goal as Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup.
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