“I won’t give up”: Pedrinho says Fifa block, Vasco eye Richarlison | OneFootball

​The attempt to bring striker Richarlison back to Brazil has overcome the bureaucratic hurdle and turned into talks for a permanent transfer behind the scenes. After Tottenham informed them that it had reached the Fifa limit of six players loaned abroad — already filled by the loans of Pape Matar Sarr, Guglielmo Vicario, Radu Dragusin, Souza, Kota Takai, and Min-hyeok Yang — the Vasco board changed course and formally presented the English club with the framework of a proposal involving significant figures to acquire the economic rights of the 29-year-old player, who is no longer in coach Roberto De Zerbi’s plans.

​The bold approach behind the scenes is driven by the striker’s unconditional determination to wear the Cruz de Malta shirt and fulfill his grandfather’s dream, with whom he used to listen to Vasco matches on the radio. The No. 9 has already met twice with Spurs’ top brass in London to personally intervene in the negotiations and demand his release to Brazilian football, making it clear that his career choice for the second half of the year is to play at São Januário.

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?Pedrinho’s determination and behind-the-scenes revelation

​President Pedrinho confirmed the contractual turnaround in direct contact with journalist Thiago Asmar, known as Pilhado, stressing that the obstacle to a loan deal did not put an end to talks between the clubs:

​The statement from the Vasco president reflects the confidence created by the No. 9’s stance, as he openly stated that his only priority in the event of a return to South America is the Rio-based sporting project.

Pedrinho says he will not give up on bringing Richarlison – Photo: Mateus Bonomi/AGIF

?Tug of war with Tottenham and Vasco pressure

​The talks have reached the most delicate stage of the operation, with the analysis of the financial guarantees presented by Vasco’s board alongside partner investors. While the British club is seeking to increase the financial compensation to offset the original investment made in signing the player, the Brazilian side is pushing to make the payments more flexible, with installments concentrated at the start of 2027.

​Time is running out for both boards because of the approaching official close of the registration window in Brazilian football. Vasco is awaiting Spurs’ final counteroffer, confident that the strong pressure being applied by Richarlison within the London club will be the decisive trump card in sealing the biggest investment in its recent history.

Richarlison has already declared himself a Vasco supporter – Photo: Social media reproduction

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