Maresca credits the scouting department for identifying Pedro as a talented player during his time at Brighton. "The scouting department did a fantastic job," Maresca said. "They knew him very well from Brighton."

Maresca is pleased with the decision to sign Pedro, citing his ability to contribute significantly to the team. "We're very happy with Joao," Maresca said. "Since he arrived, he's played almost every game. In some moments, we need to think about giving him some rest, but we're very happy with Joao."

Maresca highlighted Pedro's versatility on the field, saying that he can "solve situations and problems in games." This ability has been particularly valuable in certain matches, such as against Fulham and West Ham, where Pedro played as a second striker.

Maresca expressed confidence in Pedro's continued contributions to the team. "Until now, since the Club World Cup, he's helped us a lot, and we don't have any doubt that he will continue to help us a lot this season," Maresca said.

Overall, Maresca is pleased with the decision to sign