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EVERTON star Richarlison was overcome with emotion after he was called up to Brazil's Copa America squad.

Video has emerged of the 22-year-old watching the announcement at his grandparents' house, surrounded by family.

 Everton forward Richarlison was overcome with emotion as he was named to the Brazil Copa America squad
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Everton forward Richarlison was overcome with emotion as he was named to the Brazil Copa America squadCredit: Twitter @gazetaonline

After his name is announced, the Everton star was teary-eyed, cuddling family members as others clapped and cheered.

The forward, who scored 14 goals last season, was part of a new-look Brazil squad that had a number of youngsters included and high-profile players missing out.

The likes of Eder Militao,  Lucas Paqueta, Everton and David Neres were all selected, while Lucas Moura, Fabinho and Vinicus Jr missed out.

Richarlison told "I was very nervous.

"I even looked to the side when it reached the 22nd name and I had not yet been called.

"Even so, I have always dreamed of this moment.

 He was surrounded by family members who had gathered at his grandparents' house
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He was surrounded by family members who had gathered at his grandparents' houseCredit: Twitter @gazetaonline
 The 22-year-old is hugged by one of his family members as others cheer and clap in the background
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The 22-year-old is hugged by one of his family members as others cheer and clap in the backgroundCredit: Twitter @gazetaonline

"Now it is to remain focused, to arrive well and to represent my state and my city.

"I'm very privileged. Today, I'm the happiest guy in the world!

"It's different. It's a bigger emotion.

"I was looking forward to being called up for the friendly matches, but today was the today I became anxious the most and now I am very happy."

Richarlison was named as Everton's Young Player of the Season after an impressive first season at Goodison Park.

Inter Milan have been linked with a move for £57million Richarlison in the Italian media today.

Tuttosport report that Inter will over Joao Mario in a package deal for the forward.

Mario is rated at around £17.5m.

 Inter have been linked with a move for Brazilian forward Richarlison
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Inter have been linked with a move for Brazilian forward RicharlisonCredit: EPA
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