Richarlison takes to social media to congratulate Neymar on his return to full fitness but the 27-year-old’s post has a curious Tottenham angle.
Richarlison’s love for Neymar
Richarlison and Neymar have been teammates in the Brazilian national set-up for many years and like many of the new generation of Selecao footballers, the Tottenham man idolises the former Barcelona star.
That is demonstrated by the fact that the Spurs forward has a tattoo of Neymar on his back.
Just like the Tottenham man, Neymar has also spent plenty of time on the treatment table of late. In fact, he was sidelined for an entire year with an ACL injury before finally returning to action on Monday.
Richarlison’s reaction to Neymar’s return
The Brazil legend made his long-awaited comeback in Al-Hilal’s 5-4 win over Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League, coming on as a substitute in place of Nasser Al-Dawsari on 77 minutes.
Richarlison was over the moon to see the 32-year-old back out on the field after a long lay-off. The Tottenham man took to Instagram stories to post a picture of Neymar along with the caption: “Today the icon is back!!! God bless you always, I know the world is glad to see your return”.
Rather curiously, the former Barca and PSG star was wearing a Spurs shirt in Richarlison’s post.
Did Richarlison just send a transfer hint?
While Richarlison might love for Neymar to come to Tottenham, the reality is there is no chance of such a transfer happening.
Not only does the Brazilian superstar not fit the age profile (and arguably the personality type) that Ange Postecoglou would want, but his wage demands will also prove excessive for the Lilywhites.
The only realistic way for Richarlison to play in the same club side as Neymar is for the former to make a switch to the Saudi Pro League.