The 18-year-old winger has been learning English for the past 18 months because he knew it would be useful eventually and the Brazilian teenager is keen to “settle quickly” at his new club in order to play at his best.

He told FourFourTwo magazine: “Long before I accepted Chelsea’s offer, I told my parents I wanted to learn English.

“Even though I didn’t know I’d end up in England, I knew it was a skill I’d need in the future.

“Sometimes it’s been hard to fit them in with the schedule. I prefer face to face but I’ve done them online if I’ve had to.

“I want to settle quickly. It’s a dream come true to play in the biggest competitions, the Premier League and the Champions League.

“The 2026 World Cup is a goal too, but first I have to prove myself at Chelsea.”

The young player is keen to “soak in” as much of England’s football heritage as he possibly can.

He said: “I can’t wait to play at Stamford Bridge and to experience all the iconic grounds around England.

“I want to see everything. I’m into football heritage.

“England lives and breathes it, I want to soak all of it in.”