Richarlison’s future has been up in the air for months. While nothing concrete has happened so far, his departure will become almost certain if Tottenham were to be relegated to the Championship.
According to a report from SportsBoom, Flamengo are ready to make a move for the Brazilian international if Spurs fail to survive the drop. They are ready to try to lure him away from the North London club this summer.
Richarlison made quite a name for himself while playing for Everton. On the back of his impressive performances for the Merseyside club, Tottenham secured his services in the summer of 2022.
While he was an integral part of their plans in the initial years, things haven’t been that great for the 28-year-old in recent seasons. He struggled with injuries and hasn’t been consistent enough.
Since he is set to enter the final year of his contract at Spurs, his future has become a massive talking point. Richarlison, who played for Fluminense back in the day, has a serious interest from their rivals, Flamengo.
Quite a few high-profile players have played for both clubs in the past, which is one of the major reasons why the Flamengo board are confident about convincing him about a move.
Spurs, who recently sacked Igor Tudor, are currently 17th on the table and are just a point clear of the drop zone. They are under immense pressure to protect their top-flight status. If they fail, they will be facing a mass exodus with the majority of their stars leaving.
Richarlison will be one of the players who will certainly be leaving the club if they fail to survive the drop, and Flamengo will look to make the most out of it.
They want to bring in a marquee forward to lead their new project, and Richarlison, at 28, certainly has a lot of football left in him. A return to his homeland could actually be tempting for the former Everton star. However, a lot might depend on the finances.
