Richarlison Plays for Tottenham Under-21s as Exit Stalls

His U21 start preserves match fitness as both sides continue to seek a negotiated exit or other resolution

Overview

Richarlison started for Tottenham’s Under-21s in the EFL Trophy at Cheltenham, marking his first competitive game since his last first-team appearance.
He has been left out of Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad and has not played for the first team since the opening-day defeat at Brentford on August 22.
Reported summer moves to Trabzonspor and Vasco da Gama collapsed after terms could not be agreed, and interest from Everton and Vasco was affected by Tottenham having reached its international loan limit.
His representatives have explored legal routes to end his contract, which is reported to run until next summer with a club option to extend for 12 months.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi has said the player gave mixed signals about leaving and insisted any departure must include a financial solution, so Richarlison’s short-term use in youth competitions is likely to continue until a negotiated outcome or the next transfer window.