The Brazilian was the main driving force behind Everton in safety during these busy last weeks of the season, with the club looking at the barrel of a first relegation since 1951.
Once again the issue of special treatment from Crystal Palace, the forward had run himself to the ground and played more than his role in completing a return that immediately entered the Goodison Park folklore.
May 19, 2022 – and the 3-2 2-0 victory that secured survival in the Premier League – will forever be remembered in the history of the club.
For Richarlison, as he reappeared with his daughter in his right hand to thank his supporters half an hour after full time, it was also like the end of a chapter.
One man in a nutshell, manager Frank Lampard urged him to give a speech to his teammates as the festivities continued inside the sanctuary of the locker room.
Alan picked him up as he reluctantly stepped forward and, tossing aside the ice pack that sucked his swollen thigh, said, “It was a good win today. Come on!”
Capture Richarlison’s character. Everton fans are thrilled with his wickedness.
A winner, often bruised but not a loser. A little later, he would fulfill a promise to himself, returning to the field during the euphoria celebrations, with his newborn, but with the expression on his face painted with sadness.
This was a bittersweet moment for the man from the streets of Nova Venecia, a poor area in southeastern Brazil.
This was a shocking moment for Everton fans who were still leaving the Gwladys Street End as they turned around and watched their amulet walk towards them.
Richardson wanted to show his appreciation for what immediately felt like goodbye and perfection in his Everton career. He would not appear at Arsenal a few days later due to injury. It was probably his last appearance with the Everton jersey and the player did not want to miss the opportunity for one last dance with those who loved him.
Image: Richardson had an impact on keeping Everton
Six goals in his last nine appearances have spoken volumes about his importance. It cost 40 million pounds, but its value was double that of a club sleeping in the gorge of the Championship.
Award-winning assets have left Everton in difficult conditions, despite the fact that the club has not been at the forefront of English football for more than three decades. Richarlison has always been open and honest about his affection for the club and its supporters, while acknowledging that his potential is well above 16th place.
It is accepted that despite the dream of the majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to transform these fortunes from his arrival in 2016, players need to know when is the right time to put their own ambitions first.
Everton president Bill Kenwright and Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Daniel Levy were spotted dining together at Scott’s Mayfair restaurant on Monday night. One can not imagine that the conversation was limited to shellfish and champagne.
The hope was that Everton could build a team around Richardson, but it is becoming increasingly clear this summer that Lampard will have to use the proceeds from the sale of the player to shape the necessary rebuild.
Athletic said Everton must balance their books by June 30 to comply with Financial Fair Play rules. This date – this Thursday – marks the end of the financial year for the clubs and the very well-informed Levy will try to lower the price as best he can.
Harry Winks and Steven Bergwain have both been linked with a move to the opposite direction, with the Spurs wanting a package that includes Anthony Gordon – something Everton are not interested in having fun with.
Picture: Everton stayed awake only after the penultimate game
Due to the mitigating circumstances allowed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Everton’s total loss of 2 372 million over the last three years was considered to fall below the 105 105 million loss limit of the Premier League. The club will not be lured into discounts nor is it needed.
However, the financial outlook remains precarious, so raising funds through player sales is the fastest way to allay those fears. Everton endure for much more than the 50 50 million value of the Spurs in which Richardson’s. There is an agreement that needs to be reached and we are approaching critical days.
Speaking in late May while on international duty, Richarlison told reporters: “I have already made this clear to the board. I have already spoken with (manager Frank) Lampard as well, with my agendas and they know what I want. Let ‘s wait for in June.
When we talk about leaving a club, I’m kind of like that, because of the story I have at Everton, the affection that the fans have for me. When we talk about leaving I remain a little silent. Richarlison, talking in May about his future
“I can not speak now, because when we talk about leaving a team I am somewhat like that, because of the story I have in Everton, the affection that the fans have for me. “When we talk about leaving, I’m a little unspoken.”
Last December, Everton announced a review of the football structure following the departure of football director Marcel Brands. Poor recruitment contributed to record losses, and Kevin Thewell has since been named his successor.
Trying to sell or move on to what they failed to do – and there have been enough – has been troublesome and costly, and while much of the dead wood is about to expire due to expiring contracts, enticing suitors to those on the sidelines is proving difficult.
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The clubs know that Everton are able to sell, which gives them strength in the negotiations. This in turn has limited the power of club spending, and so the downward spiral continues.
Everton would acknowledge, giving Richardson the blessing, that she might need to take a step back to move forward.
The club is in the process of building a new stadium at the Bramley Moore Dock, which is about to open for the start of the 2024/25 season, but a bright future must be built on a solid financial platform.
They can not overlook the long-term ambition – and a reinvestment in what extremist Andros Townsend described on talkSPORT this week as a “mentally damaged” team inherited by Lampard is a must.
Image: Richardson is adored by the Evertonians
Everton can only spend what comes and therefore must be reorganized to achieve the goals set by Mosiri.
The Iranian businessman maintains that ambition – even in the aftermath of exploratory talks with a consortium that includes former Chelsea and Manchester United CEO Peter Kenyon for a possible acquisition of the club.
Tottenham are already built for the elite and Antonio Conte is looking to reward a player who has struggled to get to where Everton ideally wants to be. Conte can expect competition from Thomas Tuhel’s Chelsea, but the Italian is attracted by Richardson’s persistence and aggression.
As a 10-year-old, he played barefoot at a local football academy as his coaches collapsed. He would do the 18 km round trip along the route with his socks just for the love of the game.
It was once rejected by Figueirense, a small club about 1,890 km from Espirito Santo in Santa Catarina. After the trial, he waited 10 hours at a bus stop to be taken home, but his desire to become a professional footballer allowed him to escape child poverty and possibly a life of crime.
After taking a break in the second division America Mineiro, a move to the top Fluminense soon followed, along with a call-up to Brazil’s U20 team.
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While out on international duty with Brazil, Richarlison did not rule out a move away from Everton this summer.
It was in September 2016 when he scored in a 1-1 draw against England at St George’s Park on his first trip away from Brazil.
He fell to the ground when Watford arrived in August 2017, but as it was understood, he faded in the second half of the campaign, having played directly after the start of the home season in Brazil.
Richardson was seen crying on the boat after being substituted without scoring during the 4-1 win over Chelsea in February 2018.
“I give my life for football,” he said in an interview with Sky Sports four years ago. “I always want to play for 90 minutes, I was sad and crying, but on the other hand I understood that the coach had to take me out because of the yellow card.
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