Published: June 10, 2022 10:58 pm
Latest updates: June 10, 2022 11:51 pm
Brazilian football legend Rivaldo has called on current Everton and international striker Richarlison to reconsider his stance on a possible move to Arsenal this summer.
Each report in Football365The Ballon d’Or (1999) winner sees Arsenal as a “good choice” for Richarlison, who has been tipped to push for a departure from Goodison Park this summer amid reports that he has informed owner Frank Lampard and the club. intention to seek greener pastures.
“He looks set to leave Everton, with several big clubs interested, and Arsenal look like a good option for the striker.”https://t.co/wED44Tu8io
– Football365 (@ F365) June 10, 2022
But for Rivaldo, the notion that Richarlison made Arsenal – who do not qualify for next season’s Champions League – is a position that needs to be reconsidered.
“This could be a big summer for Richarlison and his compatriot Edu, now technical director at Arsenal, could be crucial in his move to the Gunners.”
“He looks set to leave Everton, with some big clubs interested, and Arsenal look like a good option for the striker. The Gunners have Edu as director and, after working with Tite until 2019, the former Arsenal midfielder knows Richarlison from the Brazil national team very well. ”
“Joining a club fighting near the top of the Premier League could be important for Richarlison, after a difficult season with Everton in which he played a key role in saving the club from relegation. . If he gets a big move, he will have a better chance of becoming the top choice for Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar. ”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – May 19: Richarlison of Everton celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on May 19, 2022 in Liverpool, UK. (Photo by Sebastian Frej / MB Media / Getty Images)
Richarlison, who has scored 10 goals and added five more assists while helping Everton successfully avoid a disastrous relegation to the Championship, initially turned down any possible move to Arsenal because of interest from supporters. people like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
However, with the Gunners aggressively hunting for a new leading No. 9 at the Emirates Stadium under Mikel Arteta, first-choice minutes could be easily obtained in north London ahead of Paris or Madrid, which could be support him as a standout for Tite as Brazil look to secure their sixth World Cup title this coming winter in Qatar.
Arsenal have been linked with a range of possible options to lead next season, in the opinion of compatriot Gabriel Jesus, Victor Osimhenformer club star Serge Gnabry, and the prominent Gianluca Scamacca of Sassuolo.
But with Richarlison having adapted to Premier League football while Arsenal make a significant leap forward in terms of records, the Brazil international could do well to heed the words of one of the greatest players. of his country.
This post was edited by
Conor Laird.
