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

Watford have pulled off a coup with the £11.2million signing of Brazilian forward Richarlison.

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 will now see if they can gain a work permit for Richarlison and may have to send him out on loan to sister club Udinese should they fail to convince the appeal panel.

Watford have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Richarlison in an u00a311.2million deal
Watford have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Richarlison in an £11.2million deal

Fluminense president Pedro Abad confirmed: 'It is official.