The future of Richarlison at Tottenham Hotspur is beginning to take a very distinct shape, with recent reports from Brazil shedding light on where the forward might head next. While his time in North London has been filled with effort, it has also been marred by a lack of consistency and frequent visits to the treatment room.
Now, as the 2025-26 season progresses, the path forward involves a mix of player preference, agreed transfer fees, and the harsh reality of professional fitness.
According to prominent Brazilian sports journalists, the striker’s priorities are currently focused on staying outside of his home country. While major Brazilian clubs like Flamengo have been keeping a very close eye on his situation, Richarlison’s first choice is to remain abroad. Specifically, the markets in Turkey and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the frontrunners for his signature.
There is even a clear hierarchy between these two choices; while the Saudi Pro League was once the go-to destination for high-profile stars, a recent tightening of budgets in the Middle East has made Turkey look like a much more plausible and attractive destination for the forward.
The financial framework for a departure is already surprisingly well-defined. It appears that Richarlison has a verbal agreement with the Tottenham hierarchy that would allow him to leave the club following the World Cup for a fixed fee of €25 million.
This set price acts as a clear signal to any interested parties about what it will take to get a deal done. While a return to Brazil isn’t his top priority, the door isn’t completely shut. He has reportedly indicated a willingness to speak with Flamengo if they are prepared to meet that €25 million valuation.
Fortunately for the Brazilian giants, their finances seem to align with this figure, as they have roughly €30 million set aside for a marquee attacking signing funds that were originally earmarked for other targets that didn’t materialize.
However, the biggest hurdle remains his physical condition. Richarlison is currently sidelined with yet another injury and isn’t expected to see competitive action until the very final stages of the current campaign.
This lack of “physical continuity” is the primary reason why many experts believe his chapter at Tottenham is coming to an end. Journalists covering the club have pointed out that it is very difficult to justify a spot in a high-intensity Premier League squad for a player who cannot stay fit for long stretches.
The general consensus is that the club now views him as an asset they are ready to move on, provided a fair proposal arrives in the next window.
When you look at the statistics, the frustration for both the player and the club becomes clear. Richarlison arrived with high expectations and a significant price tag, but the combination of tactical shifts and his own body failing him has prevented him from becoming the talisman Spurs hoped for.
While he has shown flashes of the brilliance that made him a star at Everton and for the Brazilian national team, those moments have been far too rare.
For the fans, there is a sense of “what if,” but the focus has now shifted to the upcoming post-World Cup transfer window. With a pre-agreed price and a clear desire to try a new challenge in a league like the Turkish Süper Lig, the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place.
It seems less a matter of “if” he leaves, and more a matter of “where” he decides to reboot his career. Whether he rediscovers his scoring touch in Istanbul or decides to return home to become a hero at Flamengo, the move will likely be seen as a necessary fresh start for all parties involved.
