Former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti rated Richarlison so highly that he even urged Real Madrid to sign him.
It is now years on from Richarlison’s departure to join Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £60m.
During their time together on Merseyside, the Brazilian striker was able to return 20 goals in his 59 appearances under Ancelotti.
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Richarlison in action for Tottenham
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Everton have struggled to replace Richarlison since allowing him to depart, a player who Ancelotti held in very high regard.
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Carlo Ancelotti urged Real Madrid to sign Richarlison
Back in 2020, Ancelotti claimed Richarlison could win the Ballon d’Or.
“He already told me that I’ll win the Golden Ball (Ballon d’Or), that I’ll win several championships,” Richarlison said.
According to AS, the Italian manager is enamoured with Richarlison following their time together at Goodison Park.
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Howard Kendall, Carlo Ancelotti and David Moyes all managing Everton Football Club.
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The report even claims that Ancelotti recommended Richarlison to Real Madrid when he returned to the club in 2021.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists Minutes
Premier League 52 14 4 4,401′
FA Cup 4 3 – 376′
EFL Cup 3 3 – 193′
TOTAL 59 20 4 4,970′
Richarlison under Carlo Ancelotti.
There is now an expectation that Richarlison will leave Tottenham this summer after the World Cup.
Spurs find themselves deep in a relegation battle, but the 28-year-old has barely been used by interim manager Igor Tudor.
With nine goals in total this season, Richarlison could well be an option for Angus Kinnear to consider over the coming months.
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