Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Barcelona ever made a bid for Richarlison in the January transfer window, per The Athletic journalist Patrick Boyland.The Brazil international was linked with a shock £85m move to the Spanish club earlier this week.[ad_pod ]Sky Sports News reported that the Catalan giants had tabled the bid but that Everton had instantly rejected it.Speaking in his press conference on transfer deadline day, however, Ancelotti made it clear that there had been no such contact.Boyland, who was present at the media briefing, tweeted his quotes.
Richarlison did indeed sign a new deal in December that runs until 2024.
He has been an integral part of the Toffees squad this season, making 27 appearances in all competitions and scoring 10 goals while also providing four assists.
It remains to be seen if he will still be at Goodison Park after the summer transfer window but he will certainly be staying for the remainder of this season.
Meanwhile, Dion Dublin has made his opinion clear on Richarlison’s value.