Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison will probably remain at the club after a proposed transfer to Brazilian side Vasco da Gama collapsed amid disputes over personal terms. Sources say Spurs and Vasco had agreed on a fee for the 29‑year‑old’s return to Brazil, but the player’s personal conditions could not be met. The Brazilian transfer window closes Friday night, and there is growing belief that Richarlison will stay in the Premier League.
The striker was omitted from Tottenham’s squad following a failed £35 million deadline‑day move to Everton, which also fell through over personal terms. BBC Sport reported on Thursday that Richarlison and the club were in disagreement about the final nine months of his contract. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi offered no update on the player’s future at a news conference on Friday.
Richarlison is reportedly looking to be released from the remainder of his current deal, which expires next summer, though Spurs could trigger a 12‑month extension. The former Watford and Everton player finished as Tottenham’s top Premier League scorer last season with 11 goals, helping the club avoid relegation.
De Zerbi said, “Richarlison is a good guy, a very good guy. I spoke with him a lot of times, and I spent time convincing him to stay, but if you ask me, I know the truth.” He added that the decision to exclude the striker from the squad was not yet finalized and that the club had not taken a definitive stance on the player’s future.
With the transfer window deadline approaching, fans will watch closely to see whether a new agreement can be reached or if Richarlison will remain a key figure for Tottenham next season.
