According to Football Insider, Richarlison has reportedly told friends that he wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur and is eyeing a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The 27-year-old has barely featured for Spurs this season due to a hamstring problem. He has endured a difficult period with the north London side, but the arrival of Dominic Solanke last summer put his chances of becoming manager Ange Postecoglou’s main forward further in jeopardy.
The “incredible” Brazilian made just six appearances in the Premier League, all of which came off the bench. He joined from Everton in 2022 for £60m but failed to deliver on the money. He has more than two years left on his contract but is “fed up” with the team’s position under Postecoglou and is threatening to leave.
Richarlison statistics (Premier League 2024-25)
Appearance (appearance)
6(0)
the goal
0
assist
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.19
Won a ground duel
0.8 (42%)
Win an aerial duel
0.2 (33%)
Richarlison wants to leave Tottenham
The Brazilian is a long-term target for the Saudi Pro League
Richarlison’s future may lie in the Saudi Pro League. There, several star players struggling in Europe are given escapes and lucrative contracts. Although no deal has been reached, he is reportedly “looking” to move large sums of money to the Middle East.
Richarlison is said to have had “long-standing interest” from Saudi Arabia. He could follow in the footsteps of compatriots Roberto Firmino and Fabinho, who left the Premier League for the Saudi Professional League years ago.
Postecoglou was dealt a blow this week when Randal Kolo Muani rejected a move to Spurs, opting to join Juventus on loan. The French forward was reportedly the Australian manager’s top target this month to strengthen his team’s attack.
A potential Richarlison would only further emphasize the Lilywhites’ need to bring in an attacking reinforcement or two. GIVEMESPORT’s sources report that the north London club has been offered the chance to sign Ligue 1 trio Jonathan David, Rayan Cherki and Evan Gessand.
All statistics courtesy of SofaScore – accurate as of January 17, 2025.
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