Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 12 Sept 2026
Richarlison blames Tottenham as Vasco move collapses
The Spurs forward says a club limit blocked his dream return to Brazil.


Richarlison
player
Player
Richarlison
Position
Forward
Current club
Tottenham Hotspur
Linked club
Vasco da Gama
What happened. Richarlison says his move to Vasco da Gama fell through because Tottenham hit their loan limit. He had told Vasco officials he wanted to play for the club until December.
- Spurs had agreed a deal with Vasco, but personal terms were not settled.
- Richarlison made his feelings public in an Instagram post.
- He called Vasco his team and the team of his whole family.
“We were very close to me signing with Vasco. My team, the team of my whole family.”
— Richarlison
Richarlison remains at Tottenham with the transfer window closed and his future unresolved.
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