Former Everton forward Richarlison put rivalries aside to pay tribute to outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp - and fans loved it.
The Brazilian, who signed for Tottenham from the Toffees in a £60 million deal during the summer of 2022, played for Everton for four years from 2018.
It was a tough start to life in north London for the striker, who was open about his struggles with mental health and had groin surgery in November.
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His fortunes changed significantly around the turn of the year, and he ended the season with 11 goals in 28 appearances - although did miss the final few weeks of the campaign with a calf problem.
That meant he watched from the sidelines as Tottenham beat Sheffield United 3-0 on Sunday to secure fifth place and an automatic qualification spot for next season's Europa League.
After the game concluded, he also made sure to send a message to his former adversary Klopp, who is departing Liverpool following the final match of the season.
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Taking to Instagram, the Brazilian wrote: "Despite the rivalry that was only on the pitch, you are one of the best managers I have ever seen.
"May God bless your journey."
Although Klopp now does have Instagram, he hasn't yet replied to Richarlison - although will have much more free time in the coming weeks before attending the Champions League final between former club Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley on June 1.
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And in response to Richarlison's comments, Liverpool fans praised the ex-Everton star.
One fan joked: "Wow, I no longer hate him. That's nice of him."
A second added: "Fair play to him. I would NEVER ever have expected him to say that and in public as well."
A third wrote: "Glad he said this. Respect him much more now."
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A fourth said: "That is the power of Klopp, players of other teams could see the man and manager he was... Respect to Richarlison."
And a fifth summarised: "Aside from the rivalry, I've always loved the lad."
While another simply said: "Wow I was not familiar."
Topics: Liverpool, Richarlison, Jurgen Klopp, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Football, Fan Reactions
Ryan Smart