Everton fans spotted a defiant message in support of their club after a 20ft mural of Roberto Firmino was painted on the side of a supporter's flat.
The Brazilian forward has decided to end his eight-year stint at Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of next month, and has been immortalised with a mural on Rockfield Road in Anfield. While Firmino's visit to the mural was the end of an era for himself and the club, not all shared in the moment.
On social media, one fan spotted that there was an Everton sticker in the window featuring the club's Latin motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum, which means "nothing but the best is good enough", as well as the Everton crest. Neighbours said the man who lives in the flat was unhappy after plans for the mural were announced.
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The mural has been painted onto a large house which has been converted into five flats. When the ECHO visited the street this morning, the sun was shining and tourists were taking photos.
The ECHO understands the sticker was put in the window long before the mural went up, and was not posted in retaliation. Since the sticker was spotted it has been shared across social media.
Fan group Rainbow Toffees posted on Twitter: "Firmino’s mural is painted on an Everton fan's house. I’d be fuming."
In response, one supporter said: "I’d stick a speech bubble next to it saying “up the toffees”
Firmino's Anfield swansong came on Saturday afternoon when Aston Villa made the trip to L4, with emotional scenes and a lap of honour coming after the final whistle of the 1-1 draw. The Brazilian, who has made over 300 appearances under Klopp, will be joined by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner who are also leaving when their contracts expire.
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