Ian Evatt believes the 'real' Ricardo Santos is now back for Bolton Wanderers after building up a head of steam in pre-season and overcoming an injury.
Santos, 27, has become a key player at the Whites since joining the club in the summer of 2020. He became the club's captain last October and has played 91 times for Evatt's team in that time.
He put pen to paper on a new three-year contract with the club earlier this summer. He is gearing up for his third campaign with the club and second in a row in League One.