Premier League
Richarlison, a 29-year-old Brazilian forward, is preparing a request to terminate his contract with Tottenham in order to sign for Vasco da Gama in September 2026. The player wants to return to Brazil and play with the carioca club until December, but Spurs are demanding more than 20 million pounds for a permanent transfer.
The legal route arises after Tottenham excluded Richarlison from their registration for the Premier League. The club also sidelined him from the first team's competitive dynamics, a decision that has sparked the conflict now being handled by his associates.
Richarlison aims to sever ties with Tottenham
The player's move has a specific goal: to be released to join Vasco da Gama before the Brazilian transfer window closes. Initially, Rio's club attempted a loan, but Tottenham couldn't opt for that solution as they had already reached FIFA's limit for international loans.
Subsequently, Vasco reconsidered and explored a purchase, but the price set by Tottenham exceeds 20 million pounds, a sum currently unaffordable for the Brazilian side. Hence, Richarlison's requested termination has become the alternative to unlock his arrival.
The sporting context explains part of the conflict. On September 4, Tottenham confirmed their Premier League squad without the Brazilian, after Richarlison had already expressed his desire to leave during the preseason.
The forward concluded the 2025/26 season with 43 appearances and 12 goals for Tottenham, according to the club's official records. In the Premier League, he scored 11 goals, his highest league tally since arriving in London.
🚨 BREAKING: Richarlison is seeking to TERMINATE HIS SPURS CONTRACT to join VASCO 😳🇧🇷
— 433 (@433) September 10, 2026
According to @geglobo, the Brazilian striker’s camp is preparing to take the case to court after Tottenham left him out of their Premier League… pic.com/WEYeoRuXLg
Vasco da Gama hopes for a transfer-free exit
Vasco da Gama's interest is not new. The club contacted Richarlison's representatives to assess his availability, and the player agreed to the prospect of returning to Brazil, though the initial attempt via a loan was dismissed due to Tottenham's loan arrangements.
Vasco's coach, Pedro Emanuel, refrained from confirming negotiations after the draw with Santa Fe on September 9. His public stance keeps the matter open as the sporting department seeks a solution to incorporate the forward before the Brazilian transfer window shuts.
Richarlison also had a prior connection with Everton, the club he joined in 2018before moving to Tottenham in 2022. Spurs then paid 60 million pounds, with 50 million pounds guaranteed and another 10 million pounds in add-ons.
Everton also tried to re-sign the player during this transfer window, but the deal did not materialize. Richarlison himself turned down the proposed terms, as reported regarding the conflict with Tottenham.
Now, the next step will be legal. Richarlison's associates are preparing the contract termination request, aiming for the forward to be free to sign with Vasco da Gama until December, while Tottenham maintains its financial stance and the Brazilian market nears its deadline.
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