Richarlison Starts for Tottenham Under-21s After Failed Summer Exit

The EFL Trophy appearance shows he is still outside the first-team plans and leaves his long-term future dependent on a transfer agreement or legal move.

Overview

Richarlison started for Tottenham’s Under-21s in the EFL Trophy match at Cheltenham on Tuesday, making his first competitive appearance since the Premier League opening day.
He was left out of Roberto De Zerbi’s 25‑man Premier League squad and last played for the first team in the 22 August loss at Brentford.
Multiple summer moves collapsed late after terms could not be agreed, with reported interest from Trabzonspor and Vasco da Gama and approaches from Everton that did not lead to a transfer.
Tottenham’s international loan limit and the club’s selection choices complicated a proposed loan to Vasco, and Richarlison’s agents have reportedly explored legal routes to end a contract that runs until next summer with a club option for 12 months.
The Under‑21s appearance keeps him match fit but does not settle his status at Spurs and raises questions about whether a future sale, a legal resolution, or registration changes will determine his next step.