"The match away to Everton may not have started well -- Rayan was caught trying to play out from the back and gave away a penalty -- but he soon made amends, putting Bournemouth on the way to a 2-1 win with an imposing header at the far post. Some South American signings need time to settle in the Premier League. Not Rayan. He has made a significant impact in each of his opening three matches and has exceeded the early expectations, probably including his own."
"At Vasco, he had the company of former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, a valuable source of advice. More briefly, he also spent time with one-time West Ham United favorite Dimitri Payet. A highlight from 2024 was when Payet was given the player of the match award for a game against Bahia, and made a point of handing it over to Rayan in the dressing room. He has clearly learned from and leaned on on these players for tips on devel"
Rayan, 19, joined AFC Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama in late January for €35 million. He assisted Alex Scott after coming off the bench against Wolverhampton and scored a solo goal on his home debut against Aston Villa. At Everton he conceded a penalty trying to play out from the back, then scored an imposing far-post header in a 2-1 win. He has influenced each of his opening three matches, showing power, aerial dominance and rapid adaptation to the Premier League. He benefited from mentorship at Vasco from Philippe Coutinho and time with Dimitri Payet.
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