Gabby Agbonlahor believes Everton striker Richarlison is only worth £30m
Gabby Agbonlahor believes Everton striker Richarlison is only worth £30million as the Brazilian is prone to drifting “in and out” of matches.
The Brazilian was a key player in Everton securing Premier League survival, scoring ten goals for the Toffees this season.
However, talkSPORT pundit Agbonlahor believes the 25-year-old’s value has significantly decreased after his £50million move from Watford in 2018.
Talking on talkSPORT edge [5 June], Agbonlahor said: “Richarlison for me is a £30million player, I don’t think teams will want to pay more than that because he’s in and out of games.
“The way he rolls around on the floor winds a lot of managers up and if he’s rolling around his value should go down.”
Wide of the mark
It seems as if the former Aston Villa striker has completely forgotten the three main aspects when deciding a player’s valuation.
Firstly, his current form has been excellent and he was instrumental in securing the Toffees’ Premier League safety this season.
Richarlison’s good form has seen him feature regularly for Brazil’s star-studded side on an international stage.
£30million for an in-form Brazilian international striker, who is in good form, seems a bit of a bargain.
Secondly, the talkSPORT pundit hasn’t taken into account the striker’s contract length.
At present, the Brazilian is still contracted to the Toffees until the summer of 2024 meaning the Toffees still hold plenty of bargaining power when it comes to the valuation of the Brazilian.
Considering they paid £50million for the Brazilian in 2018, it is unlikely that they will want to part with his services for any less than they paid.
Finally, Richarlison is still relatively young and has plenty of Premier League and international experience considering his age.
There is still every chance that he would develop further over the coming seasons.
If Everton were to part with the Brazilian then they shouldn’t do so for any less than the £50million they paid to prize him away from Watford.
In other Everton news, the Blues could be forced into a big sale as Alisher Usmanov’s name is mentioned in a transfer report.
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