Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has been named the club's "Player of the Season" after receiving over 60 percent of the votes in a fan poll. The Brazilian beat out midfielders like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in the voting process. This is according to a report by.
This recognition came with a bittersweet taste for the player, as he was left out of the Brazil national team squad for the World Cup on the same day. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti unexpectedly decided to rely on the experienced Neymar.
Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton last summer for £60 million. He became the sixth player in history to be involved in over 20 goal contributions (15 goals and 8 assists) in his debut Premier League season.
The player reacted to his omission from the national team via social media, calling on all fans to support the Brazil squad. He emphasized that he will continue to work hard in his career and focus on his future goals.
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