Richarlison reveals PSG got in touch!

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·12 April 2026

Richarlison reveals PSG got in touch!

Richarlison, 28, a Tottenham forward, has revealed to Paris Saint-Germain what feels like a real missed appointment. In an interview with France Football, the Brazil international says he was approached several times by the Parisian club, with the clear idea of joining Neymar in Paris.

Richarlison: “Every time Mbappé was on his way out, they came for me”

“I had contact with PSG on several occasions. Every time Mbappé was on his way out, they (the club’s directors) came for me. Once, my agent even went to talk in the offices in Paris. I wanted to go there; Neymar and I talked about it together during Brazil national team gatherings. It didn’t work out, unfortunately, which is a shame. It would have been incredible to play in Paris with him and the other Brazilians.

Richarlison: “Neymar, I love him from the bottom of my heart”

I had Neymar’s face tattooed on my back. I also have Ronaldo and Pelé’s signature. Neymar, I love him from the bottom of my heart. One day, Pelé told me I had made Brazil smile. Coming from the King, that was magical. I had that phrase tattooed on my back, along with his dedication.”

What Richarlison’s comments really reveal is not just his admiration for Neymar, but the fact that PSG showed recurring interest during periods when Kylian Mbappé’s future was uncertain. His name kept coming up as part of a clearly identified transfer strategy, and not simply as a rumor thrown around during a transfer window.

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His agent’s visit to the Paris offices adds weight to that version of events and confirms that there were, at the very least, concrete discussions. The Brazilian’s remarks also shed light on another dimension: for him, Paris represented more than just a sporting opportunity, almost a personal vision fueled by his closeness to Neymar and by the appeal of the club’s strong Brazilian connection.

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