Richarlison to Tottenham: £60m star posts emotional message to Everton fans with transfer confirmed

Jonathan Gorrie1 July 2022

Richarlison has sent an emotional message to Everton supporters after sealing a £60m move to Tottenham on Friday.

The 25-year-old became Antonio Conte’s fourth signing of a busy summer, penning a five-year-contract in north London, following Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster and Ivan Perisic into the club.

While Spurs already boast one of the most prolific frontlines in Europe, the additional of a Brazilian international forward speaks to the level of ambition being shown this summer.

A hugely popular figure on Merseyside, Richarlison moved to Goodison Park from Watford in the summer of 2018 in a deal reportedly worth £50m.

During what was a difficult campaign for Everton last season, the striker scored 10 goals in 28 Premier League starts to help Frank Lampard’s side stave off relegation worries, culminating in a dramatic win over Crystal Palace which sparked a pitch invasion.

The final few games saw Everton fans welcome the team bus into the stadium, fostering a sense of spirit, a feeling Richarlison seemed to thrive from. Certainly, that kind of connection with the supporters will be something Spurs fans will look forward to.

Taking to Twitter after his move was confirmed, the Brazil star wrote: “It’s very difficult to say goodbye to a place that has become my home; fans who welcomed as if I were one of them; and a club that treated me kindly and helped me develop my sense of community and empathy.

“Not all the love I have is enough to thank you. Love you!”

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