Richarlison's move to Vasco da Gama falls through
September 11, 2026 20:49
Tottenham forward Richarlison will not be moving to Vasco da Gama after talks collapsed, leaving his immediate future at Spurs uncertain. BBC Sport reports that personal terms became a sticking point as the proposed transfer failed to reach completion.
Sources cited by the BBC indicate Spurs had discussed a fee with Vasco, but the player and club remain at odds over the final months of his contract. The Brazilian transfer window closes on Friday night, and there is a growing expectation he will remain at Tottenham for now.
KEY CONTEXT
- The breakdown follows an earlier late attempt to join Everton that also collapsed on deadline day because of disagreements over personal terms.
- BBC Sport has reported a dispute between Richarlison and Tottenham over the remaining nine months of his contract; the deal itself expires next summer but Spurs have the option to extend for an additional 12 months.
- Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has not provided a concrete update and has said he communicated with Richarlison multiple times, indicating the situation over the past month and a half has been problematic.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Richarlison's standing affects squad selection and planning: he was omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad following the failed Everton move, and the uncertainty around his contract complicates decisions for both player and club.
- From a sporting perspective, Spurs will be managing the short-term absence or uncertain availability of a player who was their top Premier League goalscorer last season with 11 goals, which has implications for attacking options and depth.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Tottenham will trigger the 12-month extension clause in Richarlison's contract or grant him a release remains unresolved.
- The closing of Brazil's transfer window will set a hard short-term deadline for any further moves to a Brazilian club.
- Watch for any update from the club or De Zerbi on squad inclusion and how the player’s situation will be handled in training and matchday selection.
KEY FACTS
- Richarlison’s proposed transfer to Vasco da Gama has fallen through.
- BBC Sport sources say Spurs and Vasco had discussed a fee, but personal terms were a problem.
- A prior proposed £35m move to Everton also collapsed over personal terms.
- Richarlison was left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad after the Everton move failed.
- His contract with Tottenham runs until next summer; Spurs can trigger a 12-month extension.
- He was Tottenham’s leading Premier League scorer last season with 11 goals.