Chelsea legend John Terry says he has been impressed by Joao Pedro’s start to life at Stamford Bridge.

The former Blues captain did freely admit that the Brazilian was not a signing he was fully convinced about, but what he has seen and heard about the player since then has changed his opinion:

“You look at Joao Pedro, he wouldn’t have been top of my list, but he’s been great so far. He’s had a really good start to his Chelsea career, and I think a lot of strikers come in and don’t get off to the start that he’s got off to, so I’m delighted for him.”

“I think he’s been really, really good. And also, I see him train, and the boys tell me he’s unbelievable in training as well. So I like the way he trains, his whole demeanour, and he’s scoring goals, which I love.

There were question marks about Pedro

Terry was not the only person who needed convincing after the 24-year-old joined Chelsea from Brighton for an initial £55m.

There had been stories about Pedro’s lack of discipline, having been involved in a training ground bustup with Jan Paul van Hecke last campaign. His 10 goals and 7 assists in 30 appearances for the Seagulls were also nothing to write home about, especially after scoring 20 during the preceding campaign.

He has been excellent since joining Chelsea

Any concerns that the Blues made an error in signing Pedro were quickly allayed after he impressed at the Club World Cup. He found the back of the net 3 times in 3 games, including a goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

Things have been slightly more patchy at the start of this season, but his 7 goal contributions (4 goals and 3 assists) in 14 appearances is by no means a poor return.

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