‘It was a dream’ says Pedro after his double for Chelsea

Joao Pedro called his first start for Chelsea ‘a dream’ after firing his new club into the Club World Cup final.

Pedro only completed his £60m move from Brighton last week but scored two brilliant goals to see off Fluminense in New Jersey.

The striker started his career with the Brazilian club before moving to Watford and did not celebrate either goal.

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He told Dazn: “I think it was a dream. I don’t think it could have been better. Two goals. Now we need to think about the final. I am very happy to score two goals today.

“I am happy to score my first goal for Chelsea but also I know this tournament is very important for Fluminense. I can just say sorry but I have to be professional. I play for Chelsea. They pay me to score goals and today I was happy to score.”

Chelsea will now play either Real Madrid or Champions League winners PSG in Sunday’s final and Joao Pedro is hoping to win his first major trophy instantly with the Blues.

He said: “It would be my first title as well. I think it will be a very important game, a very special game. I came one week ago and now I am going to play a final.

“I am very happy. The team have been very welcoming me and now we need to move forward.”

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