Former Everton striker, Brazilian Richarlison, confirmed that he could have gone to any club on the island, but in the end, he ended up with Conte in Tottenham.
“Everton had to sell me to avoid the consequences of financial fair play. In addition to the interest of Chelsea and Arsenal, Tottenham also joined the negotiations, paid as much as Everton asked and here I am. Nothing easier, right?’ said the Brazilian, and added:
“I was on vacation in Brazil when I was told that Tottenham had met the conditions for my transfer. I was overjoyed because Tottenham is a big club and very ambitious. Antonio Conte called me during the negotiations and expressed his great desire to see me in his team’s jersey. After his call, it didn’t take me long to give him an affirmative answer,’ Richarlison finished.
Arsenal and Chelsea remained short-handed when it came to the Brazilian, but they still managed to bring in alternatives, Jesus became a gunner and Sterling moved to Stamford Bridge.
Richarlison arrived at Everton from Watford and spent 4 years at Goodison. He made 135 appearances and scored 48 goals for “Karamel”.
