While the deal is rumored to be worth an initial 50 million, the add-on could take the full figure to £ 60m.
Richardson has signed a five-year deal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is the fourth Spurs contract before the new season after Fraser Forster, Ivan Perisic and Yves Bissouma.
If the deal finally reaches the full £ 60m, it will make Richardson the club’s record signing.
The 25-year-old joined Everton from Watford in 2018 and has been a key figure in the club since that 50m move.
Frank Lampard’s campaign ended in 16th place, scoring six of his top 10 goals in the club’s last nine games, helping Everton avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Richardson scored more goals and (five) assists in the Premier League than any other Everton player in the 2021-22 season, and his 29 chances were fifth on the team.
Only four Everton players have racked up more Premier League minutes than the former Fluminense attacker, and his 10 goals come from 10.1 expected goals (xG), indicating that he is referring to the quality of opportunities given by teammates. I was trustworthy up front. Goal,
Chelsea were cited as a potential destination for Richardson, but Spurs worked decisively to get a deal on the line, with the Blues looking for Leeds United’s Rafinha.
Spurs have targeted Richardson’s current former Everton team-mate Anthony Gordon, while Barcelona center-back Clement Langlett is expected to be his next signing.