Tottenham confirm £60m Richarlison signing as Antonio Conte continues summer spending spree on Everton striker
TOTTENHAM have announced the signing of Everton forward Richarlison in a £60million transfer.
The Brazilian has signed a contract until the summer of 2027 and becomes Antonio Conte’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window.
Richarlison, 25, has made 173 Premier League appearances, scoring 48 goals, during spells at Watford and Everton.
The Brazil international played a key role in helping secure Everton’s top-flight status last season.
He netted 10 goals and assisted five, with six of his goals coming in the Toffees’ last ten games.
Everton have thanked Richarlison for his service and commitment.
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Richarlison’s confirmation takes Spurs‘ summer spending up to £85m.
He joins £25m man Yves Bissouma and free transfers Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster.
But Conte’s spending spree isn’t set to end at Richarlison.
Spurs are keen on signing Middlesbrough ace Djed Spence.
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The North London club have been locked in negotiations with Boro for weeks.
Villarreal’s ace Pervis Estupinan is also being tracked and the loans of Serie A duo Dejan Kulusevski and Cristian Romero need to be turned into permanent transfers.
Everton’s statement ended: “Everyone at Everton would like to thank Richarlison for his service and commitment during his time with the club.”