Richarlison, in no man's land

The Brazilian forward remains at Tottenham, following his failed transfer to Everton

Mario Roldán Martínez | 3 Sep 2026 | 15.30
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Richarlison has not been able to leave Tottenham this summer / Getty Images
Richarlison has not been able to leave Tottenham this summer / Getty Images

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Richarlison, a 29-year-old Brazilian forward, has reached a verbal agreement to sign for Trabzonspor and is pressuring Tottenham to accept the Turkish club's offer. The deal comes after his return to Everton fell through in the final stages of the English market.

The agreement between Richarlison and Trabzonspor does not yet involve club understanding. The Turkish team has already submitted a proposal to Tottenham, and negotiations are ongoing to finalize the forward's departure.

Richarlison swaps Everton for Trabzonspor

Richarlison had identified Everton as his preferred destination during the English market's closure. The forward even publicly expressed his desire to return to the club where he played 153 games and scored 53 goals before joining Tottenham.

The deal with Everton did not materialize. Tottenham and the Liverpool club had been working on a formula that could have involved Iliman Ndiaye, but the agreement broke before the August 31st deadline.

The situation prompted a public statement from Richarlison. The Brazilian demanded that his future not be decided without his participation after learning about the developments surrounding his potential departure.

Now Trabzonspor emerges as an immediate alternative. The Turkish club has secured verbal approval from the player and aims to take advantage of their transfer window remaining open after the closing of the Premier League market.

Richarlison could play with Mohamed Salah in Turkey / Maxppp

Tottenham deciding on the departure

Richarlison joined Tottenham from Everton in July 2022 on an initially signed contract until June 2027. The transfer was completed for 60 million pounds, with additional variables.

Over four seasons, the Brazilian has played in 134 matches for Spurs and scored 32 goals, with his last campaign ending with 12 goals in 43 appearances. In the 2025/26 season, he scored 11 goals in the Premier League.

His contract remains in effect until 2027, and coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed before the English market closed that Richarlison had requested to leave the club. The coach stated that the departure hinged on the availability of a financially acceptable proposal for the club.

The arrival of new forwards has also reduced his playing time. Tottenham brought in Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City with a purchase obligation of 60 million pounds, while Richarlison only featured in one Premier League match at the start of this season.

The next move is now up to Tottenham. Trabzonspor has an agreement with Richarlison but needs Spurs to accept their offer before the Turkish market closes on Friday, September 4th. If the English club gives the green light, the Brazilian could leave London just days after his Everton return faltered.

Therefore, Richarlison continues with his exit plans, and Trabzonspor is now his only tangible option: the player has given his approval, and the deal hinges on the financial agreement between the two clubs.

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