Richarlison sends cheeky Arsenal rivalry hint on social media after joining Spurs

Richarlison has already seemingly embraced Tottenham’s bitter rivalry with Arsenal shortly after joining the club by posting a cheeky message on social media. 

The Brazilian forward secured switch to Spurs from Everton worth up to £60m on Friday, inking a long-term five-year contract in the process (Sky Sports). 

He becomes Antonio Conte’s fourth signing of the summer after the earlier acquisitions of Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster and Yves Bissouma. 

Currently away on holiday and expected to join his Spurs teammates before their pre-season tour of South Korea (Football.London), Richarlison has already got stuck in with the club’s long-standing rivalry with Arsenal. 

The 25-year-old posted a short Instagram story of him squaring off with defender Hector Bellerin while another Arsenal player was left in a heap on the ground at his feet.

Spurs Web Opinion 

Richarlison should have no problems winning over the Tottenham supporters given how hard he works for the team and willingness to chase everything down. 

Getting involved with the rivalry with Arsenal is also a good sign as it shows he is fully on board with everything and understands the magnitude behind it. 

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