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Late test for Newcastle Emerson is returning late from international duty and is a late test for Sunday's trip to Newcastle, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "They are flying now. They are joinin...

Impact Emerson has started four of the last five matches, but there's a chance he isn't asked to go again after starting for Brazil on Thursday. The question is how much Santo trusts Japhet Tanganga right now because if Emerson doesn't start, Tanganga will be the one in line for right-back.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts four crosses Emerson attempted four crosses during a 2-1 win Sunday versus Aston Villa.

Impact Emerson has seven crosses across four Premier League appearances. He is competing for starts against Japhet Tanganga and will try to improve his cross tally after the UEFA international break.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético gets Griezmann back, Madrid left without Mbappé

The transfer deadline ended with Atlético Madrid getting Antoine Griezmann back and Real Madrid failing to seal a deal for Kylian Mbappé

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfers to Spurs Emerson signed a five-year contract with Tottenham after transferring from Barcelona, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Emerson impressed at Betis the last two seasons, scoring four goals, recording 10 assists and keeping 16 clean sheets in 66 La Liga starts before Barcelona brought him back from loan. But he made just three appearances at Barcelona before now coming to the Premier League, where he will expect to compete for playing time at right-back with Japhet Tanganga and Matt Doherty.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his return to Manchester United after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart.”

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in win Emerson logged 19 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 4-2 win over Barcelona.

Impact Emerson replaced Sergino Dest for the final moments of the match and logged a solitary cross. It may take some time for Emerson to work his way into the lineup, so don't count him out just yet after a stellar season with Real Betis.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

Neymar will spearhead Brazil’s attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona recalls right back Emerson from Betis loan

Barcelona is bringing Brazilian defender Emerson Royal back from his loan deal with Real Betis

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Barcelona Emerson was bought back by Barcelona from his long-term loan at Real Betis on Wednesday.

Impact Emerson has yet to play for Barcelona, but the club had originally brought him to Spain from Brazil and he promptly became a regular at Betis. With the fourth-most tackles in La Liga over the past season, Emerson adds even more depth at right-back for the Catalan club. Since Sergi Roberto has struggled to stay fit and its unclear how high confidence is in Sergino Dest, Emerson can help bolster the defense with a cheap price tag.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE