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– Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Richarlison from Everton, it was announced on Friday.
– Spurs were closing in on signing the Brazilian striker for a club-record fee in the region of £60 million. Spurs are likely to pay an initial £50m with as much as £10m in add-ons, with Richarlison signing a five-year contract.
– A statement from Tottenham said: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Richarlison from Everton, subject to a work permit.”
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– An Everton statement said: “Richarlison has completed a transfer from Everton to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Richarlison from Everton, subject to a work permit.
Welcome, @richarlison97! 🔥#WelcomeRicharlison
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 1, 2022
– “Everyone at Everton would like to thank Richarlison for his service and commitment during his time with the Club.”
Richarlison has completed a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.
Thank you for your service and commitment, Richy.
— Everton (@Everton) July 1, 2022
– Richarlison, 25, scored 10 goals and assisted five times in 30 Premier League games for Everton last season, as the club narrowly avoided relegation with a 16th-placed finish. He scored 53 times in 152 appearances for the Merseyside club since joining in 2018 from Watford — who are due to receive 10% of any fee over £40m for the striker.
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. Neighter all the love I have is enough to thank you. Love you!💙🥺 pic.twitter.com/8V7Wvgdoer
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) July 1, 2022
– Richarlison joins Spurs as their fourth summer signing, alongside Fraser Forster, Ivan Perisic and Yves Bissouma.
– The North London club are also close to adding Clement Lenglet, on loan from Barcelona, and Djed Spence, in a permanent deal from Middlesbrough, to their list of summer acquisitions.
– Spurs are in talks to add set-piece specialist Gianni Vio to their backroom staff.
