Paul Merson has written in The Daily Star that Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur should not have signed Richarlison from Everton in the summer transfer window.
The former Arsenal star has outlined his reasons why he thinks that Richarlison is not a good signing for Tottenham.
The Sky Sports pundit has said that the Brazil international forward goes missing at times and is not going to be a starter in Conte’s team.
Tottenham announced this week that they have signed Richarlison from Everton.
The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract at Tottenham that runs until 2027.
Spurs have paid an initial £50 million with a further £10 million in add-ons for Richarlison.
Paul Merson on new Tottenham signing Richarlison
Merson wrote about Richarlison in The Daily Star: “I also don’t think Richarlison is the right signing for Tottenham – but Steven Bergwijn would be a big hit for Everton. I don’t get why Spurs are going for Richarlison.
“I’m not his biggest fan. I think he has his moments but he goes missing sometimes as well. He also misses a lot of chances, his goalscoring record isn’t great, and I don’t see where he plays for Tottenham.
“He doesn’t get in ahead of Harry Kane. He doesn’t get in ahead of Heung-min Son. And Dejan Kulusevski was one of their best players last season.
“I know you need a squad but Richarlison will want to play every week. It surprises me they are going for him.”
Good signing for Spurs
In our view, Richarlison is a good signing for Tottenham Hotspur.
Yes, £50 million is a lot of money to pay for a forward who is not guaranteed a place in the starting lineup, but the Brazilian is only 25, and he can play in a number of positions in attack.
Moreover, Richarlison has extensive experience in the Premier League.
True, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min are banging in the goals for fun at the moment, but they need help and support, especially in a season when Tottenham will have UEFA Champions League football.
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