Trabzonspor had a bid for Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison turned down within 24 hours. The Athletic reported this week that the Black Sea Storm's approach was rejected by the English club.
The Turkish Süper Lig side currently sits 11th in the table with 4 points from 3 matches. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 4, leaving them 6 points behind leaders Galatasaray. The club is searching for stability after parting ways with head coach Fatih Tekke and earlier this summer secured the signing of Mohamed Salah from Liverpool. The Turkish transfer window closed on Friday, September 4, after the English deadline had already passed. It was uncertain whether Trabzonspor would make a secondary bid for Richarlison before the deadline.
Why does Richarlison want a move?
The 29-year-old Brazilian expressed a desire to seek a new challenge during the summer transfer window. Richarlison has 12 months remaining on his Tottenham contract and was the club's leading marksman last season with 11 Premier League goals. He rejected personal terms from Everton. On Instagram, he posted, "After everything I've been through in the last few years, I've decided that never again will anyone decide my future for me." He added, "I went through a lot of bad things, and almost all of them happened because decisions were made by other people."
Richarlison joined Tottenham from Everton in the summer of 2022. He has made 134 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 32 goals and providing 15 assists. This season, he made one appearance in Tottenham's 3-0 defeat to Brentford and was omitted from the matchday squad for the 2-0 loss to Newcastle United.
What are Trabzonspor's squad plans?
Trabzonspor focused on strengthening its forward line throughout the summer. After signing Mohamed Salah, the club aimed to add an experienced goalscorer like Richarlison. The rejection of the bid has forced the club to reconsider its transfer strategy. The likelihood of continuing the season with the full squad has increased. The team's full player details are available on our squad page.
Tottenham, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, added Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City. This move could impact Richarlison's position within the squad. The Süper Lig club's current league position and standings can be tracked on our standings page.
What's next in the fixture list?
Trabzonspor continues to work on improving its league performance. Its recent form over the last three matches is a win, a draw, and a loss. The next fixture is at home against 6th-placed Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026. The team's preparation for this important match can be followed on our fixtures page. The club aims to secure three points to climb higher in the table standings.
