Tottenham new signing had visibly awkward meeting with on-pitch rival after transfer
Richarlison and Cristian Romero put their previous battles behind them after reuniting at Tottenham.
The pair had been involved in a series of heated clashes prior to the Brazilian’s move to North London.
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Richarlison and Romero had an awkward reunion after the forward joined SpursCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
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The pair embraced in front of their team-mates in the summer of 2022Credit: X / @SpursOfficialSpurs completed a move for the former Everton striker in the summer of 2022.
Richarlison penned a five-year deal with the club for an initial Ā£50million.
His arrival saw him join a squad featuring former rival Romero after two fiery meetings during the previous campaign.
However, the duo immediately banished those to the past on Richarlison’s first day at the club’s training ground.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFootage of the players in the canteen showed a slightly awkward interaction between them.
As members of the squad welcomed their new team-mate, Romero and Giovani Lo Celso were both seen greeting the forward.
After hugging Lo Celso, Richarlison embraced Romero as the pair shook hands.
Their interaction was met with applause and laughter from their team-mates.
It came after the new signing had referenced their past battles following the announcement of his arrival.
Taking to Instagram, he shared a clip of himself barging into Romero along with the caption: “Now friends.”
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Romero welcomed Richarlison to Spurs after his arrival from EvertonCredit: X / @SpursOfficial
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The pair have gone on to make 63 appearances togetherCredit: GettyRicharlison and Romero had previously gone head-to-head during Spurs’ trip to Goodison Park the previous season.
The defender had taken an exception to a penalty appeal from the then Toffees star.
Romero then left his mark with a strong challenge during the reverse fixture later in the campaign.
They had also faced each other for their national teams in the final of the Copa America in 2021.
On that occasion, Romero’s Argentina narrowly defeated Brazil and Richarlison, securing a 1-0 victory in Rio de Janeiro.
Since joining Spurs, Richarlison has gone on to score 20 goals and provide 10 assists in 90 appearances for the club.
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Of those appearances, 63 have been as part of the same side as Romero.
The duo also both started May’s Europa League final triumph over Manchester United.
Spurs’ victory in Bilbao secured their first major trophy for 17 years.
