Emersonn is Ipswich Town's new bet in the Premier League
Developed by Athletico-PR, the 22-year-old center-forward arrives in the English football elite after stints in Turkey and France.
Forward Emersonn is among the most searched names after transferring to Ipswich Town and preparing to play in the Premier League season. The English team is returning to the elite of national football and counts on the 22-year-old Brazilian as one of its reinforcements for the championship.
Origins and the difficult start in Brazilian football
Originally from Atílio Vivácqua, in Espírito Santo, Emersonn took his first steps in the sport at a municipal social project before passing a trial and training with Vasco. Later, the player transferred to Athletico-PR, where his family had to make sacrifices to support him in Curitiba. His professional debut with the Furacão came at age 19, marked by a moment of deep crisis and the club's relegation to the second division, in addition to a knee injury that limited his playing time on the pitch.
Brief stint in Turkey and prominence in France
After leaving the Paraná-based club, the center-forward played briefly for Goztepe in Turkey, before catching the eye of Toulouse in France. In Ligue 1, the athlete played nearly thirty matches in the previous season, racking up goals and assists that projected him onto the European market and made his transfer to English football possible.
Arrival at Ipswich Town and meeting with Ed Sheeran
Signed by Ipswich Town on a five-year contract, Emersonn celebrated his arrival at the English club and had the opportunity to meet one of the team's shareholders, singer Ed Sheeran. The forward has set a goal of scoring ten goals this season and is preparing to take the pitch in the opening match against Sunderland.
The dream of returning to the Brazilian National Team
Having played for the Brazilian National Team's youth categories, the center-forward now sets his sights on a chance with the senior squad under the command of Carlo Ancelotti. The player believes that playing in the Premier League and maintaining good numbers on the pitch can bring him closer to a call-up to wear the Amarelinha jersey.
With information from uol.com.br, LANCE!.
Source: uol.com.br, LANCE!