Richard Rios played futsal five years ago. Manchester United have reportedly identified Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios as an alternative target if they can't lure Manuel Ugarte away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. But track back five years and Rios wasn't even a professional footballer before embarking on an incredible rise in South America. Rios eventually signed a professional contract with Flamengo after attending academy trials and made his senior debut at the start of 2020. Richard Rios lit up the Copa America.

Source: Express August 08, 2024 10:39 UTC