Richarlison has been one of Tottenham's most disappointing signings of the season, but how does the £60m compare to other failed Premier League signings?
Tottenham manager Conte gives explosive interview with Richarlison
Tottenham have spent the largest part of £60m signing Richarlison from Everton in a move that is believed to bring them closer to Premier League title challengers. Instead, Spurs are in danger of losing their place in the top four and the Brazilian forward has had a bad season in front of goal as he is yet to score in the Premier League eight months after switching records.
The 25-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the north London club, who spent the second-highest amount in history on the Brazilian after an impressive stint with Everton. He's hit double figures in three of his four seasons at Goodison Park with 52 goals in 153 appearances in all competitions. But things quickly turned sour for him at his new club, including falling out with coach Antonio Conte before the Italian left. Current caretaker manager Cristian Stellini took issue with his behavior and benched Richarlison in the humiliating 6-1 loss to Newcastle on Sunday, with Richarlison only being substituted in the second half.
He again ended the game goalless to go 20 appearances and 770 minutes without scoring, with his only two goals this season in the Champions League in October. After a campaign debut. fraught with difficulty, Express Sport takes a look at five other players who failed to score in their debut campaign with their new club.
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Richarlison:
The £60m striker has failed to score in the Premier League. (Image:
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Alexis Sanchez
After joining Manchester United in a much-anticipated swap deal with Henrikh Mhkhitaryan, Sanchez proved a costly setback for United and made a surprise move to Inter Milan after 18 nightmare-filled months. The Chilean striker has achieved a lot during his four years at Arsenal, scoring 60 goals in 122 appearances.
But when it comes to finding targets at Old Trafford, Sanchez is a square peg in a round hole. He has struggled to find his best fitness and has struggled to settle in at Manchester, with Mourinho eventually putting the winger on the bench after scoring twice in his first season. that.
Sanchez has been frozen under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and to secure his £400,000-a-week salary, United have agreed to end his contract in 2019 as he leaves the club with little return. with 3 goals in 32 matches. . Fulham v Liverpool - Premier League
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The former Liverpool winger failed to score in his first season at the club. (Image:
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Stewart Downing
Luck or a lousy finish that ended Downing's dream of moving to Anfield in disappointment? After starring for Aston Villa with seven goals and seven assists in the 2010-11 season, the former England international joined Liverpool for £20m.
But despite playing 36 of 38 Premier League games in attack, Downing was cursed in front of goal - hitting the target five times and ending the season without a goal or assist. .
Ironically, his move to left-back eventually helped him open his league account with a goal and an assist against Fulham in December 2012 - about 17 months after signing. However, his stay at Merseyside did not last long, and he was transferred to West Ham in 2013 for £10 million.
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Savio Nsereko:
The German player failed to score in 10 appearances. (Image:
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