Logo
Football
Written by

Marianna Sargsyan

23-10-2021 | 13:57 Football
227 Views

'My entire focus is here' - Richarlison reveals what he told the Everton board, making 'legend' claim

Richarlison has revealed what he had told Rafa Benitez and director of football Marcel Brands this summer

The Brazilian forward has made it clear that his long-term ambition is to “become a legend” at the club. He explained what he said to the Toffees' boss and Marcel Brands, upon his return to the team.
“As I told Rafa Benitez and [Director of Football] Marcel Brands at the beginning of the season, my entire focus is here at Everton. I'm focused here, this is where my head is, I want to help Everton meet their targets and make everybody happy,” he told evertonfc.com.   “What I want most of all, is to become a legend here.   “I see Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines as role models here at Everton.   “I think I can follow in their footsteps and become a legend here at the Club. I'm so proud when I get to the stadium and see the fans with my banner, with my name on their shirts.   “I feel proud, it's been a great start and I hope it continues this way so I can also become an Everton idol.”
Richarlison admits that his wish is to follow the footsteps of club legends Baines and Coleman.
“I said to him [Benitez] that he could count on me, as I was totally focused. That's what happened, I came back scoring goals and providing assists,” he said.   “Everton is the English club that put its faith in me, together with Watford. That's why I dedicate myself so much for the shirt.   "Everton paid a lot of money to sign me, they gambled on me and trusted me and I have to repay this on the pitch.   “That's what I've been doing and hope to continue doing, always.”  
Source - liverpoolecho Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

'We need to see’ – Rafa Benitez discusses Everton stars’ injury return dates

Related News

Standings

England, Premier League