Soccer Football - Europa League - Final - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - San Mames, Bilbao, Spain - May 22, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison celebrates after winning the Europa League Final REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tottenham forward Richarlison looks set to leave the club after his new manager Thomas Frank gave the green light for his exit. According to the Sun, Richarlison is eyeing a move away from the Premier League altogether to reset his career, with Turkish giants Galatasaray circling for his signature.
The player is said to be keen ending a frustrating stint in England, but desires a stay in Europe despite lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
Galatasaray were chasing a big money move for Victor Osimhen but face difficulties reaching an agreement with Napoli. Richarlison is now seen as the more viable option and could be available for a cut price fee of £20million.
A loan is also a possibility, but Spurs are understood to prefer a permanent switch at this moment for a player whose time in North London has been riddled with injuries.
Since joining Spurs from Everton for £50m in 2022, he’s managed just 90 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Richarlison set for Premier League exit
He was sidelined for over 30 matches in all competitions last season, making 15 Premier League appearances and scoring four goals. Not the return the player would have hoped for after impressing in his early Premier League bows with Watford and Everton.
Everton in fact were linked with a swoop for their former player, but manager David Moyes reportedly rejected the signing.
Richarlison is now set to depart, with Tottenham looking to start fresh under Frank. They are in search of attacking reinforcements and have shortlisted Palace’s Eberechi Eze and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. Either of the two would likely push Richarlison further down the pecking order.
Despite his stop-start Premier League record, Richarlison has shown glimpses of his quality for his country. He’s scored 20 goals in 50 appearances for five-time World Cup winners Brazil. Three of those goals came during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where he was one of the standout performers of the tournament.
A move to Turkey could suit the 28 year old. He would likely get into the XI at Galatasaray where he would compete for the league title and play regular Champions League football. He would join former Spurs teammate Davinson Sanchez and compatriot Gabriel Sara.
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