Watford's Joao Pedro has 'so much potential' says ex-teammate Adrian Mariappa
Former Watford star Adrian Mariappa has tipped ‘special’ Joao Pedro for Premier League stardom having dazzled in the Championship this season.centre-back played with Pedro for six months when the Brazilian first arrived at Vicarage Road from Fluminense back in January 2020.Mariappa left Watford following their relegation from the top-flight in 2020, with Pedro going on to become an integral player for the Hertfordshire outfit.
And Mariappa believes the 21-year-old is destined for a long career in the Premier League having already matched his Championship tally from two years ago. “It doesn’t surprise me what he’s doing now because I feel like he’s definitely a Premier League player.Advertisement“He’s playing so well and full of confidence. Testament to him that he’s wearing the armband.
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