Spurs star Richarlison 'being sued' by former assistant after being left 'physically and emotionally broken'

Tottenham forward Richarlison is reportedly facing legal action from his former personal assistant.

The Brazil striker arrived in English football in the summer of 2017 when he joined Watford from Fluminense.

A year later, he followed former Watford boss Marco Silva to Everton, where he spent four years.

After keeping the Toffees in the Premier League with 11 goals in the 2021/22 campaign, he signed for Tottenham for an initial £50 million in 2022.

Now, his former personal assistant Reginaldo Pereira - who accompanied Richarlison during his early days in English football - has now filed legal action against the Spurs striker, according to a report by The Sun.

The report says that Mr Pereira is claiming £95,000 on grounds of unfair dismissal.

In legal papers seen by The Sun, Pereira claims he faced 'long-working hours and excessive demands' as well as 'verbal abuse, especially from Richarlison's father'.

Pereira also claims that Richarlison did not register him and paid his £500-a-week wages into his account.

He alleges that he was then sacked 'without notice' in the cinema room of the player's house, and was left 'physically and emotionally broken'.

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Within the legal papers, Pereira wrote: "After being dismissed, I had to seek medical treatment to deal with the negative impacts of this toxic environment.

"My wife filed for divorce. I'm emotionally shaken and unemployed."

A spokesperson for Richarlison denied Pereira's claims in a statement to The Sun, and added: "We will be making no further comment in respect of these proceedings."

The Brazil striker will miss tomorrow's north London derby against Arsenal after suffering an injury last month that was said to keep him out for 'a few weeks'.

He has made two Premier League appearances for Spurs this season but is yet to score his first goal of the campaign.