The forward Richarlison will not go ahead at this moment with the attempt at unilateral termination with Tottenham. The player had notified the English club last Saturday requesting a friendly release before a possible legal action. The player's staff understands that this move should not succeed at this moment and that the path to an exit would indeed be a sale.
Vasco's proposal was considered low by Tottenham, who asked the Rio de Janeiro club to improve the values offered. The initial offer was 10 million euros for 50% of the player's rights, with payment starting from 2027 over five years. Vasco does not oppose including a clause allowing another club to pay the termination fee and take over the installments that would be paid to Tottenham.
Another obstacle in the negotiation is that Richarlison wants to play at Vasco until the end of 2026, whether in the case of a free exit or a sale. However, the player would like to have the possibility to play in other markets next year, which adds complexity to the agreement.
The situation needs a decision by this Friday. Vasco was optimistic about closing the purchase and "pushing the limits" in negotiations, but was caught off guard by Tottenham's counter-proposal asking for better values.
