Watford sign Brazilian Richarlison from Fluminense in £11.2million deal for star also wanted by Chelsea and Ajax

  • Watford may have to loan forward out if they cannot gain a work permit
  • The Brazilian had agreed personal terms with Ajax on a four-year deal
  • However, the Hornets have sealed the deal for the talented 20-year-old 

Watford have pulled off a coup with the £11.2million signing of Brazilian forward Richarlison on a five-year deal.

Chelsea had also made enquiries for the exciting 20-year-old from Fluminense while Ajax had agreed personal terms on a four-year contract.

Watford are confident they can gain a work permit for Richarlison and avoid having to send him out on loan to sister club Udinese, with a medical scheduled for Tuesday.

Watford have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Richarlison in an £11.2million deal

Watford have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Richarlison in an £11.2million deal

Fluminense president Pedro Abad said: 'It is official. We've sold Richarlison to Watford for €12.5m. We keep 10 per cent of the rights.' It is understood that Fluminense have a 10 per cent sell-on fee inserted in the deal.


Richarlison is a pacy forward who can play on the wing and cuts inside, scoring 10 goals in 21 league games this season.

Chelsea looked to have stolen a march on Ajax earlier this month but now Watford have stepped in with the Brazil U20 international destined for Vicarage Road. 

The Hornets may have to send the player out on loan if they cannot get a work permit

The Hornets may have to send the player out on loan if they cannot get a work permit

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