Liverpool have recently been linked with bringing Brazilian star Neto to Anfield.
With Simon Mignolet struggling and no real replacements at the club, Liverpool have been linked in the Mirror to Fiorentina’s Neto. The Brazilian goalkeeper could come in to Anfield to provide some real competition to the big Belgian currently between the sticks.
English fans know very little about Neto, so with that in mind, here are six things that Liverpool fans need to know about the stopper before he signs.
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6) Atletico Paranaense
Neto started his career at the Brazilian club in 2009, becoming a first team regular in 2010. This was despite being sent off in the first game of that season for a reckless tackle on an onrushing forward. Overall he made 36 appearances for Atletico before his move to Fiorentina in 2011.
5) Fiorentina Move
In January 2011, at the age of just 21 Neto made the move to Italy to play for Fiorentina. He has played 50 times for the club so far, with more appearances surely coming before any potential move in January.
4) Olympics
Neto was a part of the Brazilian Under 23 squad that came second at the 2012 Olympics in London. He made two appearances in the competition.
3) National Team
However, Neto has never made an appearance for the senior Brazil side. He has been in the squad, but never managed to get off the bench.
2) Dubious goal
According to his Wikipedia page, Neto once scored a goal by dribbling past every player on the pitch against City Allstars. We remain politely skeptical!
1) Contract
With his contract up at the end of the season, Neto could be a cheap option for the Anfield club, and could arrive on a Bosman next summer if he doesn’t sign a new deal. He would certainly make Simon Mignolet sweat for his place in the team.