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Richarlison turns down Saudi move

The Saudi Pro League will not be graced with the presence of Brazil international Richarlison next season.

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur.
Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur.

The Tottenham forward has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia in recent months after an injury-hit two years at Spurs.

Al Hilal were reportedly ready to bid for Richarlison, but the 27-year-old has revealed his desire is to stay in England and work towards winning back his place in the Brazil national team.

"There has been an offer," Richarlison told ESPN Brasil.

"But my dream of playing for the Brazilian Selecao (national team) and in the Premier League speaks louder.

"The money is big but my dreams are bigger."

Meanwhile, Fulham have agreed to let defender Tim Ream leave the club and join MLS side Charlotte FC.

Ream joined the Cottagers from Bolton in August 2015 and went on to make 312 appearances in all competitions, second only in the 21st century to Tom Cairney.

"When I walked through the Motspur Park doors in 2015, I would have never predicted what the following nine years would bring," Ream, 36, told the club's website.

"The memories made, the connections formed, and the people met along the way have made my time at Fulham more than special.

"I wish I could thank everyone individually for the part they played in shaping me as a player, but more as a person. For all of that, I am beyond grateful. As of today I am no longer a player, but I will always be a fan of Fulham Football Club."

Burnley have signed former England Under-21 goalkeeper Etienne Green on a three-year contract.

The 24-year-old joins the Clarets from Ligue 1 side St Etienne and will provide competition for current England Under-21 number one James Trafford and fellow new signing Vaclav Hladky.

"I have always wanted to play for an English club, so to be here at a club like Burnley with the rich history is amazing," said Green, who was born in Colchester but moved to France when he was four.

"I'm excited and it really is a dream come true."


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