Joao Pedro admits he was initially scared to meet “superstar” Cole Palmer when he joined Chelsea in July.
The Brazil forward joined Enzo Maresca's Blues from Brighton and Hove Albion midway through the Club World Cup and hit the ground running.
He scored three goals in as many Club World Cup games, including one in the final, and has found the net twice and provided two assists in three Premier League games so far.
Palmer has made a name for himself at Chelsea after two brilliant seasons, scoring 37 goals and registering 19 assists in 70 league appearances for the Blues.
Following their Club World Cup success in the United States, Joao Pedro is determined to win more silverware alongside Palmer.
“Cole is a superstar,” Joao Pedro told The Standard.
“When I came to Chelsea I was a little bit scared about how he was going to react, because I was the main guy at Brighton.
"I knew Chelsea would be different. I said: ‘Cole, I’m here to help you’.
“He knows I can help him, and I know he can help me. We have good chemistry on the pitch; I think he feels the same. Together, we can win more titles for Chelsea.
“Cole doesn’t like to talk much, but we talk about how good the season can be if we link up. When I joined in the USA, he asked me how many goals I was going to score this season.
“I call him sometimes. After he didn’t play at West Ham, the next day I texted him. We have a very good relationship.”
Chelsea were not the only Premier League team to invest in the striker position, with Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres, Liverpool adding Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, Manchester United bringing in Benjamin Sesko, Tottenham acquiring Randal Kolo Muani on loan and Newcastle United spending big on Nick Woltemade.
Joao Pedro is relishing the chance to battle those players for the Golden Boot, with the Ballon d'Or being his long-term individual aim.
“Big clubs from England have brought the top strikers from Europe this summer. It will be interesting to compete with them for the Golden Boot,” Joao Pedro added.
“It would be a dream one day to win the Ballon d’Or. I believe in myself. Everything is possible. Maybe it can happen.
“It’s too early to say whether we’re going to win it [the Premier League] or not. But if you watch us, you’ll say we have a good chance. I agree.
“If we won the Premier League and Champions League, it will be a top season. And if you win titles, you can be a legend.”
Zawdilmnpz
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then you are an idiot he is even same age or younger than you how can you scared of a boy he is not a Defender idiot publish nonsense story
Vaobemnyz
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Great 🏆
Pubabeipry
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Mitoma was the main guy. Stop it
How many goals and assists?
ngc3bo
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Mitoma was the main guy. Stop it
ngc3bo
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Cole Palmer 😂😂😂😂
2muchmoney
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Mitoma was the main guy pipe down mate
Mitoma was a single season wonder under potters ever since he’s nowhere to be found ok
2muchmoney
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Give me Mitomah and Minteh any day...they are driving force at Brighton
Crazy mitoma a single season wonder for that paste 2 season ow he’s nowhere to be found
2muchmoney
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how can you say that you're the main guy at Brighton when we have mitoma there. we know you started well at Chelsea but you still need to be humble...🤫🤫🤫
Which mitoma the I’ve who’s way off ever subdue the only season we shine? Keep deceiving yourself Mr man
2muchmoney
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
What has your salah done this season now?
joshdelly
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The very problem Pedro says it doesn't exist
how and when did he says that
San83
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
Zuubcnoy
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Mitoma can’t give you what JP will offer you in the big stage so don’t be sentimental because he’s not in your team. We’re talking about Brazilian and you’re comparing him with Japanese player
What does nationality have to do with this? Lmao modern ‘fans’ , so by your logic son (Korean) is inferior to Antony (Brazilian), fair enough mate lol
Vooabdistu
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Mitoma was the main guy pipe down mate
Mitoma can’t give you what JP will offer you in the big stage so don’t be sentimental because he’s not in your team. We’re talking about Brazilian and you’re comparing him with Japanese player
Vooabdistu
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
Please which Salah? The one I watched against Arsenal that didn’t complete any of his passes the whole game
White-Blue
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
Salah that God
Zuoabeilpr
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
empty head
Richardoghale
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I like his vision but what I mean is he either go to Real Madrid or Barca if truly he wants the Balon d or.He should have studied which teams stars shine more. He can win it with this my submission .
So Man City is a heavyweight team in your knowledge?
Richardoghale
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The very problem Pedro says it doesn't exist
This guy 😂🤣😂🤣
Richardoghale
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scared to me Cole Palmer ke? na wa o Cole Palmer is a supper Star? na wa o so becoz u r a Chelsea player now u think u can be over hyping wat we already knows? no wahala naw
Palmer is a superstar go check the United States then you will know
Richardoghale
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you should be ashamed of your self for what you said small boy like Palmer and you dey fear to meet him
Everybody needs to be scared of Palmer, he can make you pee on ya pants
Richardoghale
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he got injured occasionally and needed his minutes to be managed whenever he played to avoid greater injuries but he was Brighton main man 💯
Leave them they don't know anything, who's Mitoma when JP is there?
Richardoghale
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
Nonsense
bamadiloty
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Wait till you meet Salah then you gonna pee in your pants
Rapabmptuy
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how can you say that you're the main guy at Brighton when we have mitoma there. we know you started well at Chelsea but you still need to be humble...🤫🤫🤫
he got injured occasionally and needed his minutes to be managed whenever he played to avoid greater injuries but he was Brighton main man 💯
kuydekmorz
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You need to understand basic thing before you comment. he was the main man in Brighton because he was the one taken their penalty and their kicks. go and check his goals and assist contribution then you will understand what the guy is saying.
Na man you be bro
The_Phoenix
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how can you say that you're the main guy at Brighton when we have mitoma there. we know you started well at Chelsea but you still need to be humble...🤫🤫🤫
🤣🤣 man you are straight up stup*d check their returns what has Mitoma done that makes him better than Joao Pedro
KehindeSeun
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Tell me you are not dreaming of Balon d or playing with middleweight Chelsea,may be with heavy weight team. Balon d or is not won by bigmouth
anyway he just got nominated for player of the month and Mr man before you know it he will be nominated for balon D or. just wait and see
KehindeSeun
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you should be ashamed of your self for what you said small boy like Palmer and you dey fear to meet him
ashamed!! how
KehindeSeun
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how can you say that you're the main guy at Brighton when we have mitoma there. we know you started well at Chelsea but you still need to be humble...🤫🤫🤫
You need to understand basic thing before you comment. he was the main man in Brighton because he was the one taken their penalty and their kicks. go and check his goals and assist contribution then you will understand what the guy is saying.
sir-kelevra
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He said he was the main man at Brighton 😂😂😂😂
No you’re right Mitoma is ahead, I didn’t have him in mind when I first made the comment. But I can also say that I didn’t know Mitoma in his early 20s, so my point is JP at 22 is miles ahead of Mitoma when he was 22
Abbajonas
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how can you say that you're the main guy at Brighton when we have mitoma there. we know you started well at Chelsea but you still need to be humble...🤫🤫🤫
wibacdknst
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scared to me Cole Palmer ke? na wa o Cole Palmer is a supper Star? na wa o so becoz u r a Chelsea player now u think u can be over hyping wat we already knows? no wahala naw
unda u muma!!!
wibacdknst
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you should be ashamed of your self for what you said small boy like Palmer and you dey fear to meet him
Chuck off inna u muma
Isahia77
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bastard, idiot, stupid comment
go and jump into the river and die
Doybklmpt
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why people always fighting 😒 footballer can you all see 👀 🤔 you guys are not getting as much attention 🤔
kceecakes
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you should be ashamed of your self for what you said small boy like Palmer and you dey fear to meet him
bastard, idiot, stupid comment
Isahia77
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you should be ashamed of your self for what you said small boy like Palmer and you dey fear to meet him
Blexx1
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Well said my guy 💙💙💙
Enochsei
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scared to me Cole Palmer ke? na wa o Cole Palmer is a supper Star? na wa o so becoz u r a Chelsea player now u think u can be over hyping wat we already knows? no wahala naw
and you think palmer is not a superstar coming from someone who lives in a village
Yohabi1
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pls tell me let me know the kind of problem
The very problem Pedro says it doesn't exist
joshdelly
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From the look of things, it appears Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro would have problems in the future. The interview almost revealed something.
pls tell me let me know the kind of problem
olowod1
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scared to me Cole Palmer ke? na wa o Cole Palmer is a supper Star? na wa o so becoz u r a Chelsea player now u think u can be over hyping wat we already knows? no wahala naw
Yohabi1
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From the look of things, it appears Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro would have problems in the future. The interview almost revealed something.
Tuwbcdeint
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Tell me you are not dreaming of Balon d or playing with middleweight Chelsea,may be with heavy weight team. Balon d or is not won by bigmouth
is psg a heavy weight or middle? if you don't have any good things to say stfu
wiaairtyz
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Tell me you are not dreaming of Balon d or playing with middleweight Chelsea,may be with heavy weight team. Balon d or is not won by bigmouth
I like his vision but what I mean is he either go to Real Madrid or Barca if truly he wants the Balon d or.He should have studied which teams stars shine more. He can win it with this my submission .
Zuedeikrtz
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Tell me you are not dreaming of Balon d or playing with middleweight Chelsea,may be with heavy weight team. Balon d or is not won by bigmouth
Which big mouth ? You’re just hating on a player who has a dream and believes in his ability. Just because you limit yourself doesn’t mean others should, he has the right to dream big and go for it so keep your negative energy with your toxic club
wiaairtyz
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Tell me you are not dreaming of Balon d or playing with middleweight Chelsea,may be with heavy weight team. Balon d or is not won by bigmouth
Zuubcnoy
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Mitoma is one of my favourite premier league players but he is not better. With age and experience yes but Mitoma was not at the level Pedro is at his age.
Key word *technically*. So he is isn’t better technically? That was the statement. Maybe overall impact JP is better
sir-kelevra
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So what about mitoma literally what you described there mitoma was better for it than he was
Mitoma is one of my favourite premier league players but he is not better. With age and experience yes but Mitoma was not at the level Pedro is at his age.
mecbiknpty
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good ssid