Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has publicly criticised the club after a proposed transfer to his boyhood team Vasco da Gama collapsed. The Brazilian striker's comments come as Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League with just two points from their opening four matches.
Richarlison said he "has taken aim at Spurs following the collapse of his proposed transfer to Vasco da Gama." The 29-year-old was understood to be seeking a return to the Brazilian Serie A club where he began his professional career, but the move failed to materialise before the transfer window closed. Tottenham have not commented publicly on the situation or the player's remarks.
Squad situation
The forward is currently listed among the players sidelined for the club, alongside Dejan Kulusevski, Mykhailo Mudryk, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons. His absence compounds the team's early-season struggles, which have seen them score no goals and concede five in the league. Their last result was a goalless draw with Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Roberto De Zerbi's side have managed only one win in their last five outings across all competitions, a pattern of form that leaves them ten points behind leaders Arsenal. The lack of attacking threat has been a particular concern for supporters, with the team failing to find the net in three of their four league games.
What happens next
Attention now turns to the next fixture, a home match against Aston Villa on 19 September. Villa themselves are struggling in 19th place, making it a significant early-season encounter for both sides. The full schedule ahead is available on our fixtures page.
His current contract is believed to run until 2027.
