Former Man Utd midfielder Kleberson believes his compatriot Richarlison “ought to have” joined the Pink Devils “as an alternative of Tottenham” final summer season.
Tottenham paid round £52million to signal the Brazilian striker from Everton.
It has not been an excellent begin for the 25-year-old, nonetheless. In 23 appearances throughout all competitions, he has scored twice, with each objectives coming in the identical Champions League sport.
This implies Richarlison has failed to attain in any of his 16 Premier League appearances for the north Londoners.
The previous Watford ahead led the road for Antonio Conte’s facet in opposition to Sheffield United on Wednesday as they crashed out of the FA Cup.
Tottenham are actually anticipated to complete yet one more marketing campaign with out a trophy, however have received 4 of their final 5 league matches, retaining a clear sheet in all of these victories, placing them in a stable place to complete within the high 4.
Earlier than becoming a member of Spurs from Everton final July, Richarlison was linked with each Chelsea and Man Utd.
The Pink Devils are anticipated to be available in the market for a brand new no. 9 after Cristiano Ronaldo left the membership final November, however signing a participant in that place was not a precedence within the 2022 summer season window.
Former Man Utd midfielder Kleberson thinks Erik ten Hag’s facet ought to pursue Richarlison on the finish of the season, regardless of his poor kind for Spurs.
“I’d actually wish to see Richarlison play for Man Utd,” Kleberson stated to OLBG.
“He’s the form of striker that might assist United quite a bit. Particularly with groups urgent, he can do a low block, he can put strain on the centre-back and he can get contained in the field.
“He’s performed within the Premier League for a few years, he understands the principles and he’s a very hard-working participant.
“As Man Utd get extra construction and consistency, successful extra video games, I feel Richarlison is a participant who might do quite a bit for the membership.
“When Richarlison was at Everton, I feel he ought to have gone to Manchester United as an alternative of Tottenham. It might have been completely different.
“Now he doesn’t play a lot and he doesn’t get many alternatives. He’s competing with guys at Tottenham who’re superb gamers. He’s on the bench, however he’s competing with these massive gamers.
“As a membership, generally that you must take a threat as a result of he’s not a nasty participant, he’s an incredible participant. He performs for Brazil’s nationwide workforce, he simply wants sport time and a few confidence from the coach and the workforce.
“I consider he might simply do an incredible job for United.”
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