Richarlison wants Tottenham exit after World Cup as Flamengo delay striker plans

Richarlison is not pushing for an immediate exit from Tottenham Hotspur, with any potential move now firmly tied to events after the World Cup rather than the current transfer window.

That is according to reporting from ESPN Brazil, relayed by BolaVip, which outlines Flamengo’s current striker planning and where the Spurs forward fits into it.

Flamengo are actively working through a defined shortlist of attacking targets they want to sign in the current window. Those names are being treated internally as the priority, with all efforts focused on completing one of those deals first.

As things stand, Richarlison is not part of that immediate plan. Instead, he would only come into consideration if Flamengo fail to land any of their preferred options and decide to delay a major attacking signing until the middle of the year.

In that scenario, the Tottenham player would move into pole position, but only for a future window rather than a January deal.

From Richarlison’s side, the timing also points away from a short-term move. The report states that the forward would only be open to leaving Tottenham Hotspur after the World Cup, a stance that aligns with Flamengo’s longer-term thinking rather than an immediate approach.

That preference effectively rules out any rush exit and leaves Spurs firmly in control of the situation for now.

Despite the delay, Richarlison is said to be highly regarded within Flamengo. He reportedly has the approval of both Filipe Luís and José Boto, who are closely involved in footballing decisions at the club.

However, finances remain a major obstacle. Richarlison earns around £5.7m per year at Tottenham — close to £110,000 per week — figures considered extremely high by Brazilian standards and a significant factor in why any deal would need careful planning.

Flamengo are not the only club monitoring the situation. Teams from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are also keeping tabs on Richarlison’s future, adding another layer for Spurs to weigh up when considering any potential sale.

For now, though, Flamengo’s priority list comes first, and any Richarlison move is viewed as a medium-term possibility rather than a pressing objective.

Unless Flamengo fail to secure their priority targets, Richarlison is expected to remain at Spurs through the current window. Attention is likely to shift towards the summer, when both player and interested clubs may revisit discussions with clearer timelines and greater financial flexibility.

Should Tottenham hold firm on Richarlison until after the World Cup — or be open to reshaping their attack sooner if the right offer arrives?