Footballfancast iconFootballfancastSep 8, 2026 ~5 min source read

Richarlison faces transfer U-turn as Atlético Mineiro open talks after Tottenham exclusion

With Saudi and European options closed, Richarlison may return to Brazil on loan after a summer of failed moves left him outside Tottenham’s Premier League squad.

Richarlison threatens transfer U-turn with talks opened after 'unusual' Tottenham development

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Richarlison is not included in Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad after asking to leave during the summer.

Saudi Pro League and key European windows have closed, removing immediate exit routes.

Atlético Mineiro have opened talks about a loan, while Vasco da Gama are also reportedly pursuing the forward.

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Emilio has written for several of the company's biggest football publications, including Vital Football, The Transfer Tavern and Football FanCast. His expertise lies in assessing the credibility of transfer stories, analysing what potential deals mean for clubs on and off the pitch, and breaking down the wider implications of football's biggest talking points. He has cultivated trusted contacts within the football industry that help inform his reporting and analysis.

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  • The three clubs Richarlison could join if he leaves Tottenham REUTERS/Hollie Adams Richarlison revealed in a 2024 interview that he grew up supporting the Rio club, as did his family, and regularly stayed...
  • Emilio has a particular interest in football finance, recruitment and the business behind the modern game.
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  • Saudi Arabia appeared to offer the Brazil international one last escape route after moves to Everton and Trabzonspor fell apart.

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Discussions have begun, and his representatives may now reconsider their earlier stance because of the 'unusual' position he now finds himself in. Al-Ittihad were among the clubs linked, while several reports suggested the Saudi market would remain active until October. That option has disappeared, with football.london reporter Alasdair Gold saying the Saudi Pro League confirmed on Sunday night that its summer registration period had closed.

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  • The manager says he initially wanted to retain him and offered a new contract, but the forward made clear he wanted a fresh start.
  • Spurs then moved forward with Dominic Solanke and summer arrival Omar Marmoush as their senior strikers.
  • Trabzonspor then offered him a route to Turkey and personal terms were reportedly settled, only for time to expire without the clubs completing the move.
  • He therefore faces the prospect of spending at least four months without Premier League football.

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Through years of covering Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal on a weekly basis, Emilio has developed an extensive understanding of North London's biggest clubs, their recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to supporters. Tottenham can alter their squad in January, but there is little sign of a route back under De Zerbi unless circumstances change. Journalist Guilherme Frossard now reports that Atlético Mineiro have opened talks for the 29-year-old to find out what would be required to take him on loan.

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