Richarlison will be reconsidering his future at Tottenham following recent comments made by Thomas Frank.
The Brazilian joined Tottenham from Everton in 2022, signing a contract until 2027.
However, countless injuries and inconsistent management have prevented Richarlison from performing consistently in North London.
And it now seems that an exit is closer than ever following recent comments made by Frank.
Frank is a huge fan of Dominic Solanke
Dominic Solanke became Spurs’ record signing when he signed from Bournemouth for £65million last summer.
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The striker scored 16 goals and provided eight assists in 45 appearances last season and started alongside Richarlison in the UEFA Europa League final.
Meanwhile, Richarlison only managed five goals and two assists in 24 appearances, which has brought into question his ability to consistently perform at the highest level.
It now seems that Frank may also be questioning the Brazilian’s place in his team next season.
While speaking in his first interview as Tottenham Head Coach (18 June), Frank said, “Solanke, a big fan of him, in terms of his abilities. I’m sure we’ll make him score a lot of goals,” while failing to make any mention of Richarlison.
The Dane’s comments suggest that Solanke is likely to start over Richarlison next season. As a result, the Brazilian should consider an exit from Tottenham to guarantee first-team football.
Tottenham should sell Richarlison
Richarlison has been linked with a Tottenham exit, and the Lilywhites should seriously consider selling him this summer.
The Brazilian has failed to live up to expectations since his arrival in N17 and spends more time on the sidelines than on the pitch.
With Tottenham heading into the UEFA Champions League next season, the club cannot afford to keep players that are unreliable. However, Richarlison’s injury record may make it more difficult to sell him.
There is no doubt that Richarlison will want to spend his prime years in Europe. However, big European clubs may hesitate to sign him if they cannot depend on his availability. This could see the striker leave on a free transfer once his contract runs out.
Therefore, Tottenham will need to think carefully about how to proceed with the situation to achieve the best outcome for all involved.