Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedMirror FootballUnverified source· 12 Sept 2026
Richarlison blames Spurs as Vasco loan collapses
Richarlison says his dream move home fell apart after Tottenham hit their loan limit.


Richarlison
player
Player
Richarlison
Position
Forward
Current club
Tottenham
Linked club
Vasco da Gama
What happened. Richarlison's proposed loan move from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama collapsed. Spurs reached an agreement with the Brazilian club, but Richarlison says Tottenham hitting their loan quota was to blame.
- Richarlison claims Tottenham were responsible for hitting their loan quota.
- Vasco da Gama failed to settle personal terms.
- Richarlison 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 move to his homeland off the table for now.
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