Joao Pedro chose Chelsea in mid-last year with a single objective in mind: to attract the attention of Carlo Ancelotti and take a significant leap in his career. The decision paid off handsomely. Announced on July 2, 2025, the striker took to the pitch two days later for the Club World Cup, where he was a key player, scoring three goals in three games, including one in the final against PSG at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

In an interview with Brazilian outlet 'GE', he recalled that very stage, where he won his first professional trophy, directly linking it to his career's biggest goal: a record sixth World Cup title with the Brazilian National Team. "I hope to be able to lift the World Cup trophy there, because it's a stadium already etched into my memory and my history. May it happen again," stated Joao, who is in excellent form for Chelsea, with five goals in his last five games.

When discussing his future plans, the forward doesn't use the word "dream." For him, the term doesn't define his goals, but rather a real plan. The striker, who has already won an MVP award in a Champions League match, explained: "One of my objectives, of course, is to be in the World Cup. My departure from Brighton was precisely in pursuit of that, because I spoke with my representatives and said I was ready to take a bigger step. Going to a bigger club would increase my chances of being seen," he revealed.

Joao Pedro revealed that while his immediate goal is to help Chelsea win everything they compete for, his main focus is to secure his spot in the World Cup. "God willing, I hope to be a World Cup champion, because I've already felt the emotion of being a champion in the Club World Cup, in the same stadium where the National Team World Cup final will be held," he added.

Joao Pedro's numbers show that the World Cup is not a distant dream, but a close reality. Under the management of Liam Rosenior, the Brazilian has been shining, with five goals and one assist in six games. In the last seven days, he was instrumental in two significant comebacks: against Napoli (scoring two goals in the Champions League) and against West Ham (with one goal and one assist in the Premier League), both ending 3-2.

When asked about the derby against Arsenal, Joao allowed himself to recall childhood memories and the importance of the match: "The anticipation is always high; it's a London derby. I think both they and we will go out to win the game, regardless of the last result. Of course, we have to run a bit more because we're losing by a goal, but I believe it will be a great spectacle, and may the best team win," he emphasized.

And what about the famous friendly wager among rival team players, especially with fellow Brazilians Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli, and Magalhaes, who play for the opposition? Joao joked: "When it's game week, we don't talk as much, because we know about the rivalry on the pitch, but always respecting each other. A little wager? None of that. Maybe during the warm-up, in the tunnel, there might be some banter, but for now, nothing yet," he concluded.

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