TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Richarlison nears Everton return after cryptic 'villain' post
Richarlison's cryptic Instagram post hints at a dramatic return to Everton as a swap deal looms.
Richarlison
player
Player
Richarlison
Position
Forward
From
Tottenham
To
Everton
Fee
£35m
What happened. Richarlison is set to rejoin Everton from Tottenham in a £35m deal, with Iliman Ndiaye moving the other way for £60m. He was left out of Spurs' squad for their 2-0 loss to Newcastle.
- Richarlison posted a cryptic Instagram message: 'I am the villain of many poorly told stories.'
- De Zerbi said Richarlison repeatedly asked to leave; Danso and Sarr also wanted out.
- Richarlison has one year left on his contract and scored 32 goals in 134 Spurs games.
“Richarlison he said too many times that he wanted to leave.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
The swap deal would see Richarlison return to Goodison Park, where he scored 53 goals in 152 appearances.
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