Trabzonspor has made two official bids to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison. According to a report by The National Sport, the Süper Lig club's offers of £15 million and £20 million were rejected by Spurs. With the transfer deadline this Friday, the 29-year-old Brazilian is said to have agreed personal terms. Richarlison is in the final year of his contract and finished last season as Tottenham's top scorer with 12 goals.
The club currently sits 11th in the Süper Lig, having collected 4 points from one win, one draw, and one loss in three matches. You can follow the full league table on our standings page. With 4 goals scored and 4 conceded so far this season, Trabzonspor trails league leaders Galatasaray by 3 points.
What is the latest on the Richarlison transfer?
Tottenham has turned down bids for Richarlison. The initial offer was £15 million, with a second, improved bid reported at £20 million. The urgency of the operation is heightened by the transfer window closing this Friday. The Brazilian forward has reportedly agreed to personal terms, meaning the deal could be completed swiftly if the clubs agree on a fee.
Richarlison moved to Spurs from Everton in July 2022 for a deal potentially worth £60 million. He has scored 32 goals for the club, 27 of which came in the Premier League. He started in the season opener against Brentford but was omitted from the squad for the loss to Newcastle.
How did Tekke's exit and new stars impact the club?
The transfer pursuit coincides with the departure of manager Fatih Tekke. Tekke offered his resignation following a 5-0 aggregate defeat to Ferencvaros. The club initially refused to accept it, citing emotional impact, but later announced a mutual understanding to part ways. Tekke had led Trabzonspor to a third-place finish in the Süper Lig last season and won the Turkish Cup.
This summer saw significant arrivals, including Mohamed Salah and Fabinho. Salah joined from Liverpool, while Fabinho arrived from Al Ittihad. The Egyptian star has immediately made his mark, scoring three times in as many league matches. This new setup can be viewed in detail on our squad page.
What is the team's current form and next fixture?
Trabzonspor has begun the season with a win, a draw, and a loss (W-D-L). Salah's goals are contributing to the team's offensive power. The next official match is at home against Kocaelispor, who are 6th in the table, on 20 December 2026. Details for this important fixture can be found on our fixtures page.
Richarlison previously stated about his career, "After everything I’ve been through in recent years, I decided that they would never again decide my future for me." He also said, "I’ve been through a lot of bad things these days and almost all of them happened because of decisions made by other people." These comments clearly show the player's desire to control his career path. Trabzonspor's next match is against Kocaelispor on 20 December.
