Richarlison digs out Tottenham in new statement after seeing dream transfer collapse

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has taken aim at Spurs following the collapse of his proposed transfer to Vasco da Gama. Spurs reached an agreement with the Brazilian side for the 29-year-old, with Vasco da Gama failing to settle personal terms.

Yet the player has taken to social media to lay the blame at Tottenham's door, claiming they were responsible for hitting their loan quota, preventing what would have been a dream transfer to his homeland. Speaking on Instagram, translated via geGlobo, the Brazilian said: "Hey there, Vasco fans. This week has been pretty hectic. I decided to take some time to thank the Vasco fans. Pedrinho, Felipe.

"We were very close to me signing with Vasco. My team, the team of my whole family.

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"It was a close call. I had made it very clear to Pedrinho and Felipe from the beginning of the conversation that I wanted to play for Vasco until December. When other clubs and other offers came up, I made it clear that they were my priority."

"This time, it was a close call. Unfortunately, Tottenham reached the loan limit, so it didn't work out either. But that's it. I wanted to thank you, the Vasco fans, who sent many kind messages.

"Asking what time and day I would be at the airport so they could come and have a party and pick me up. But let's leave that for another time. I believe I'll be at São Januário, in Barreira, soon.

"You know how much I care about you all, and one day I will realize this dream, which is mine, my grandfather's, and my family's. I'm speaking from the heart because I really want to be at Vasco. That's it. Thank you all very much.

"Soon we will be wearing the Vasco shirt. There's even one over there, there are many over there. I found this one, and since Pedrinho has been at Vasco, in charge, he sends me many Vasco shirts, at every launch, he knows I'm a Vasco fan. Thanks. Soon we will be at São Januário, in Barreira, and 'that's us.'"

Richarlison has been trying to force through a move away from the club after being left out of Roberto De Zerbi's 25-man Premier League squad.

The Brazilian had been angling for a way out before the British transfer window shut on September 1, with previous club Everton exploring a nostalgic return, but that move collapsed at the last moment.

Trabzonspor also attempted to land his services, submitting bids of £15million and £20m, but a switch failed to materialise.

Richarlison participated in the first team's warm-up session on Thursday, though his exclusion from the Premier League squad means he is unable to play until January at the earliest.

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