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Shortly after Everton's new £50 million signing Richarlison scored a brace on his debut against Wolves on Saturday afternoon, the Brazilian made a young fan's day, if not year.
The 21-year-old, who became the first Everton player to score a brace on his Premier League debut since Jo in 2009, became an instant hero when he managed to convert both of his chances in the 2-2 draw.
Even after the final whistle, Richarlison won the hearts of many when he gave away his match shirt to a fan in the crowd.
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Thaynan Leite Correa was the lucky 9-year-old who now owns the former Watford player's debut shirt. The youngster couldn't contain his emotions seconds later, breaking down in tears of joy.
What a moment.
It was a great day for Richarlison, who many previously doubted after Everton spent a small fortune on the striker. He only scored five goals in 41 games for the Hornets last season,
:dizzy: The top points scorers from the opening round of #PremierLeague games.
- Sky Sports FF (@SkyFantasyFooty) August 13, 2018
:large_blue_circle: Richarlison - 20pts #EFC
:bee: Pereyra - 19pts #Watford
:red_circle: Mane - 16pts #LFC
Wan-Bissaka - 15pts #CPFC
:wolf: Neves - 14pts #WWFC
:red_circle: Shaw - 14pts #MUFC
How many were in your side? pic.twitter.com/gOQCiODGXW
2 - Richarlison is the first Everton player to score a brace on his Premier League debut since Jo in February 2009 (v Bolton Wanderers). Samba. pic.twitter.com/NBKoEjnqTG
- OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 11, 2018
We had to dig deep today and show the hard work we put in during pre season. Well deserved point :muscle: What a debut @richarlison97, two :top: goals :thumbsup: #EFC :large_blue_circle::white_circle: pic.twitter.com/zQL9JnyCQL
- Morgan Schneiderlin (@SchneiderlinMo4) August 11, 2018
:bird: ' And there is the pigeon dance @richarlison97 promised! :grin: #EFCawayday
- Everton (@Everton) August 11, 2018
:flag_br: @premierlgbrasil #DançaDoPombo pic.twitter.com/5zVZ9zYeAp
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Topics: Football News, Football, Richarlison, Everton