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Former Wolves striker John Richards has backed summer signing Pedro Neto to become a top player in the Premier League, issuing his thoughts to Express & Star.
What’s he said?
The 19-year-old joined the club from Serie A outfit Lazio in a double swoop which also involved Bruno Jordao.
Neto had spent two years on loan in Italy before his move was made permanent for £8m, but he barely featured playing just five times for the senior side.
Earlier this season, the 5 foot 8 winger made his debut in the Europa League. However, since then, he’s only come on as a substitute five other times with that being his only start so far this campaign.
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Club legend Richards, who scored 194 times for Wolves and ended his career in Portugal for Maritimo, said:
“The fact he has come into a team with a lot of fellow Portuguese players has helped him out.
“I think they’ll make him so relaxed and at home, so he’ll settle in quickly.
“He has been impressive already, and although he won’t be starting every week straight away, he’s got the makings of a very good Premier League player.”
Increasing impact
With Wolves qualifying for the Europa League group stages, Neto will likely be called upon more and more as the season progresses.
The added burden of such achievements is the fact that they will have two games per week for the foreseeable future, especially if they advance in the Carabao Cup too.
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Nuno Santo will need to call upon every one of his squad options which is why he strengthened in the summer by bringing in the likes of Neto, Patrick Cutrone, and Jesus Vallejo.
He’s played just 33 minutes in the Premier League to date, but his impact on debut shouldn’t be underestimated as it showed a little glimpse of what he has to offer.
His most impressive outing so far was in that game, showing everyone why Nuno brought him in by scoring and assisting a goal, per Transfermarkt.
If he earns more starts and shows similar form, there is a reason to believe that in time Richards’ comments may well come to fruition.
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