Richarlison on his dramatic path from Brazil to Watford: 'A guy once pointed a gun at my face... now Neymar has offered to help me succeed in Europe'

Daily Mail | October 19, 2017

Watford star Richarlison has been an instant hit at Vicarage Road but his journey from Brazil to the Premier League was anything but smooth.

Richarlison, who has scored three goals in his first eight Premier League appearances, will line up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

But a trip to the champions won't faze the 20-year-old, who faced much scarier situations during his childhood on the rough streets of Nova Venecia.

Watford star Richarlison (left) has said that Neymar has offered to help him settle in Europe

Richarlison, 20, joined Watford fromu00a0Fluminense in July and has made a strong start in England — Richarlison, 20, joined Watford from Fluminense in July and has made a strong start in England

He told The Telegraph: 'I remember when I was growing up in Brazil, a guy once pointed a gun at my face because he thought I was a drug dealer trying to steal his distribution point.