Man Utd seal shock move for PL flop to replace Ronaldo CR7
Manchester United have taken a major step towards replacing Cristiano Ronaldo with the signing of Watford starlet Richarlison. The 21-year-old has agreed personal terms and will cost up to £50million, but PSG were also keen on him.
Manchester United have surprised everyone by sealing a move for Watford starlet Richarlison.
Manchester United have surprised everyone by sealing a move for Watford starlet Richarlison. The 20-year-old has been in fine form for the Hornets this season, scoring eight goals in 13 appearances and catching the eye of several top clubs with his performances.
He recently signed a new contract at Vicarage Road but it looks like his future lies elsewhere now as he prepares to join Mourinho’s side on loan until the end of next season.
The Brazilian is versatile enough to play wide or up front, which will give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plenty of options when it comes down to forming his side next term – especially if he wants more pace in attack after selling Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this summer!
The Brazilian is set to cost up to £50million, but PSG were also keen on the 21-year-old.
- Richarlison has been in fine form for Watford, scoring seven goals and assisting two more in his first 17 Premier League games.
- The 21-year-old is young and will only get better with experience.
- He’s versatile enough to play anywhere on the pitch, which makes him an attractive prospect for United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he looks to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after he left for Juventus earlier this month.
- It will also give United fans something to cheer about when their team isn’t playing well: they have been crying out for a Brazilian player since David Beckham left Old Trafford back in 2003!
Watford are likely to reinvest some of the fee on centre-back Francesco Acerbi from Sassuolo.
Watford are likely to reinvest some of the fee on centre-back Francesco Acerbi from Sassuolo.
Acerbi is a centre-back who has played for Sassuolo, AC Milan and Lazio in his career so far, but was released by the Serie A club this summer after they were relegated from Italy’s top flight.
The defender is currently a free agent and could now make his move to Vicarage Road permanent if he can agree terms with Hornets boss Javi Gracia – who coached him during their time together at Granada last season (16/17).
United boss Mourinho has acted quickly after losing Ronaldo.
Mourinho was in charge at Chelsea when they signed Richarlison, and the Brazilian is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions. He scored five times in 16 Premier League appearances last season and has also been linked with Tottenham and Arsenal.
Richarlison is also not afraid to shoot from distance and has an eye for goal, as shown by his record for Brazil Under-20s – he scored 10 goals in 12 games before being called up to their senior squad earlier this year. The 21-year-old made his first start for Tite’s side against El Salvador, where he played 90 minutes before coming off with Brazil leading 2-0 thanks largely due to his performance on the left wing.
Conclusion
For United, this is a huge coup. They have been planning for Ronaldo’s departure for months and it looks like they have found the perfect replacement. The Premier League is becoming more competitive every year, but there is no reason why Richarlison cannot go on to become one of its greatest stars replace Ronaldo CR7.
