Richarlison joins Watford for £11.2m from Fluminense as Brazilian signs five-year contract
- Watford have beaten off strong competition to acquire Richarlison's services
- 20-year-old Richarlison has joined Watford from Brazilian outfit Fluminense
- The talented Brazilian attacker scored 19 times in 67 games for Fluminense
- Richarlison is a pacy forward who can play on the wing and cuts inside
Watford have announced the £11.2million signing of Brazilian attacker Richarlison on a five-year contract.
Marco Silva's Watford have fended off strong competition from a host of sides to acquire the services of the Brazilian, following a successful work permit application.
Richarlison has joined the Hornets from Brazilian outfit Fluminense, where he scored 19 times in 67 matches.
Brazilian attacker Richarlison (right) has signed for Watford on a five-year contract
Richarlison (right) has signed from Fluminense, where he scored 19 times in 67 matches
Chelsea had also made enquiries for the exciting 20-year-old while Ajax had agreed personal terms on a four-year contract.
Richarlison is a pacy forward who can play on the wing and cuts inside, scoring 10 goals in 21 league games this season.
Furthermore, Richarlison has scored two goals in eight Brazil Under 20 outings so far.
Silva will be hoping to have the Brazilian available when Watford host Liverpool in their opening Premier League match on Saturday.
The 20-year-old will be hoping to have an immediate impact at Vicarage Road
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