Richarlison is pushing for an early termination of his contract with Tottenham as he aims to return to Brazil and sign with Vasco da Gama as a free agent.
According to Globo, the 29-year-old forward's legal team is preparing to make this request. He has found himself excluded from Tottenham's Premier League squad for this season and is eager to continue his career in Brazil.
Richarlison wants to leave Tottenham
The situation surrounding the Brazilian has escalated sharply following the closure of the summer transfer window.
Richarlison was not included in Tottenham's 25-man squad for the Premier League season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi explained that this decision stemmed from the player expressing his desire to leave during pre-season preparations. The Italian tactician clarified that the exclusion was not a decision he made personally.
Now, the forward is intent on terminating his contract, which runs until June 2027.
Vasco da Gama is keen to bring the forward back
Vasco da Gama is the club Richarlison has supported since childhood, making a return to Brazil particularly appealing for him.
The Brazilian club has already initiated negotiations with Tottenham. Previously, Vasco proposed a loan until December, which Richarlison accepted; however, the deal hit a snag due to FIFA restrictions on the number of players clubs can loan out to teams from different federations. (UOL)
A permanent transfer remains a complicated prospect, as Globo reports that Tottenham is demanding over £20 million for Richarlison. However, Vasco does not have the financial resources to meet such a demand.
This makes terminating his contract a potential solution for the Brazilian.
Lawyers may approach FIFA
Richarlison's team is considering invoking Article 15 of FIFA's regulations, which addresses "sporting just cause" for early contract termination.
This provision allows a professional footballer to end their contract due to very limited playing time. However, applying this rule is not automatic and is considered on a case-by-case basis.
In Richarlison's case, his representatives could argue that his exclusion from the Premier League squad indicates that Tottenham effectively does not intend to utilise him this season.
Ultimately, the final decision will depend on a legal assessment of the situation. Simply submitting a request does not guarantee an immediate termination of the contract.
