Everton could sign the new Cristiano Ronaldo this summer with legendary manager Luis Felipe Scolari comparing Everton Soares with the five-time Ballon D’Or winner, in quotes translated by ESPN.
While this explosive Brazil international might never produce the remarkable numbers that have turned CR7 into arguably the most lethal goalscorer in the 21st century, there are a few comparisons that can be drawn between Everton and a young, 2005-era Ronaldo.
Blessed with speed, skill and showmanship, the 24-year-old enjoyed a superb breakthrough season with Gremio last time out.
15 goals and seven assists suggests that Everton has added a ruthless streak to his game and it was he who inspired Brazil to Copa America glory in 2019, producing a series of eye-catching performances to fill the boots of an injured Neymar on the left-hand side.
As a result, it seems only a matter of time before Everton is leaving South America behind with the club that bares his name offering him an opportunity in England.
Pianeta Milan claims that Carlo Ancelotti’s Toffees will pay £31 million in order to sign a man who, alongside Richarlison, scored in the Copa America final victory over Peru 12 months ago.
“The boy has extraordinary quality and speed, he is the master at entering the box on the diagonal and finishing for the goal,” says 2002 World Cup-winning coach Scolari, speaking to Radio Marte.
“Everton dribbles a lot, he is direct and he does it in order to score goals. In that respect, he reminds me of Cristiano Ronaldo.
“(Everton is one of ) the greatest talents in Brazilian football today.”
Speaking to SGLR back in March, Gremio president Romildo Bolzan revealed that Everton had held talks with Ancelotti himself over a potential move to Goodison Park, adding that the former PSG boss is a ‘great admirer’ of the winger.
He did, however, suggest that Everton could be simply too expensive for, erm, Everton.
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