Richarlison’s options to leave Tottenham Hotspur are dwindling by the day, and the striker faces the risk of being sidelined until January.
The Brazilian has played his last game for the Lilywhites, with Roberto De Zerbi opting to leave him out of his Premier League squad.
After the Turkish transfer window closed last week, it was thought that a move to Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Brazil were the remaining options for Richarlison.
There have even been some reports that the Spurs striker was likely to push for a move to the Saudi Pro League, but that no longer appears to be on the cards.
Tottenham striker Richarlison left in limbo after Saudi League’s latest announcement
Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has revealed that despite suggestions that the Saudi window remains open until next month, a move to the Middle East is not on the cards for the 29-year-old.
The journalist shared that the league itself announced on Sunday evening that the window is shut and no more signings would be allowed.
Additionally, Gold explains that the Portuguese transfer deadline of 15 September is only for youth players, not senior ones. The main Portuguese window also closed on September 4, the same day as the Turkish window.
That has left Richarlison with very few options as the striker trains away from his Spurs teammates, but still on the first-team pitches at Hotspur Way.
Richarlison’s Premier League stats for Tottenham 2026/27
Return to Brazil is Richarlison’s only option
Gold explains that these developments mean that a return to his home country is the only realistic option remaining for the former Everton man if he wants to leave Tottenham right now.
Flamengo, where Richarlison’s former Spurs teammate Emerson Royal plays, have been credited with an interest in the striker, while supporters of Vasco da Gama have started a social media campaign asking the club to sign the 29-year-old.
Finally, the journalist adds that the Tottenham man also has close ties with Fluminense, where he came to prominence before his move to the Premier League in 2017.