Richarlison has taken to social media to explain the breakdown of his move to Vasco da Gama from Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has blamed Spurs for the breakdown of his move to Vasco da Gama.
football.london understands Spurs agreed a deal with the Brazilian outfit for the 29-year-old, with Vasco da Gama unable to agree personal terms.
However, the player has taken to social media to blame Tottenham for reaching their loan limit, blocking his move to his home country.
Taking to 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.
"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.
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"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 attempting to engineer a departure from the club following his omission from Roberto De Zerbi's 25-man Premier League squad.
The 29-year-old had been pushing for an exit before the British transfer window closed on September 1, with former club Everton exploring a sentimental reunion, but that deal fell through at the eleventh hour.
Trabzonspor also made efforts to secure his signature, tabling offers of £15million and £20m, but a transfer failed to come to fruition.
Richarlison took part in the first team's warm-up session on Thursday, yet his absence from the Premier League squad means he cannot feature until January at the earliest.