Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?
Summary
Joao Pedro scored quickly in his first game wearing Chelsea’s number nine shirt, helping his team win 3-2 against Fulham. He recently signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 and is seen as a promising striker despite the club’s past struggles with players in the number nine shirt.Key Facts
- Joao Pedro scored within 31 seconds in his first game with Chelsea’s number nine shirt.
- Chelsea won 3-2 against Fulham in Xabi Alonso’s first game as manager.
- Pedro signed a new contract with Chelsea that lasts until 2034.
- Chelsea fans believe there is a "curse" on the number nine shirt, as many previous players struggled while wearing it.
- The last notable player to wear number nine was Liam Delap, who scored only one Premier League goal last season.
- Joao Pedro scored 20 goals last season, the first Chelsea striker to do so since Diego Costa nine years ago.
- Chelsea paid £55 million plus £5 million in bonuses to sign Pedro from Brighton.
- Pedro overcame personal challenges growing up and was supported by his mother and grandmother.
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