Off to 🇧🇷? Richarlison's options after failed 🇹🇷 move

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·6 September 2026

Off to 🇧🇷? Richarlison's options after failed 🇹🇷 move

Richarlison is racing against time to find a new club after failing to complete his move from Tottenham to Trabzonspor before the Turkish transfer window closed.

The Brazilian forward was heavily linked with a move away from the London club during this European summer window, and head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that the player asked to leave.

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However, his options are shrinking rapidly, especially after he was left out of Tottenham’s squad list for the Premier League.

Doors that have already closed

Everton: The Toffees were among the interested clubs, but no deal was completed before the deadline last Tuesday.
Trabzonspor: The Turkish club emerged as a possible last-minute destination, but the transfer did not go through before the market closed on Friday night.
Other markets: The player’s situation is made even more difficult by the fact that the transfer windows in leagues such as Scotland, Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, are already closed.

Where can the forward go?

With few options left in Europe, some alternatives remain:

Saudi Arabia: It now appears to be the most likely destination. Following the path of several Premier League players in recent seasons, Richarlison could benefit from the fact that the Saudi Pro League window remains open until October 12.

Portugal: A move to Portuguese football could be attractive because of the language. Primeira Liga clubs can register new players until September 15.

Brazil or Mexico: The player has until September 11 to negotiate a return to his home country (Brazil) or a move to Mexican football, whose windows close on the same date.

'Vasco fan' and a Fluminense academy product

Richarlison has already said that he is a Vasco supporter, but he has never hidden his affection for Fluminense, the club where he first gained national attention at the age of 18.

Flamengo has also previously had the former Brazil international striker on its radar, especially when Filipe Luís was in charge of the Rubro-Negro.

Can he leave for free?

The possibility of a contract termination remains to be seen, depending on what Tottenham will do if the player does not find a new team.

According to Talksport radio, the English club is considering the possibility of terminating his contract, which would allow 29-year-old Richarlison to sign with any team for free as a free agent.

Despite all the uncertainty, the Brazilian released a statement last week assuring his professional commitment.

"Despite all this turbulence, I have a contract with Spurs and will continue to make myself available to the club," he wrote.

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