Richarlison escalates against Tottenham and seeks legal contract termination

Richarlison is preparing to take legal action against Tottenham Hotspur in an attempt to terminate his contract with the English club, following the crisis that arose between the two parties after he was excluded from the squad participating in the Premier League this season.

According to reports, the player's camp feels angered by Tottenham's decision to exclude him from the first team and place him in the Under-21 setup, after attempts to transfer him to another club during the transfer window failed. Richarlison's representatives believe that the club had no right to exclude him in this manner.

Richarlison wants to leave Tottenham and join Vasco da Gama, his childhood club. He is looking to return to Brazil and play for the team until the end of 2026.

Reports indicate that the potential legal route will be through FIFA, based on Article 15 of the player transfer regulations, concerning what is known as 'just sporting cause'.

These developments come after Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Richarlison has informed him of his desire to leave, and that the club has decided to move forward without him, despite the Brazilian forward being the team's top scorer in the Premier League last season with 11 goals. Now, the crisis may take a legal route to determine the player's future.