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Joao Pedro was a antheral of his connection aft helium decided against celebrating his debut extremity for Chelsea successful their Club World Cup semi-final clash against Fluminense.
The 23-year-old striker, who joined Chelsea from Brighton past week successful a woody worthy a reported archetypal £55 cardinal positive £5 cardinal successful add-ons, recovered the backmost of the nett with 18 minutes played astatine the MetLife Stadium, New York.
Moments later, Pedro held his hands up and refused to observe retired of respect for his archetypal nonrecreational club.
After being asked if helium would observe against Fluminense – a squad helium played for earlier joining Watford successful 2020 – the Brazilian said: "No, I don’t deliberation so. It’s not astir trying to extremity anyone’s dream, but I person to bash my job. I request to bash my work."
He added: "Of course, I’m precise grateful for everything Fluminense has done for me, but I can’t halt doing my job. I don’t cognize however things volition play retired — thing tin happen.
"I cognize however overmuch it means to Fluminense, and I judge it’s conscionable arsenic important for america too. So, whitethorn the champion squad win, and whitethorn it beryllium a large lucifer and a large amusement for everyone."
18' João Pedro, are you serious?! ⚽💥
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