The negotiations between Richarlison and Vasco da Gama started in the form of a loan deal with a link until December 2026. However, the transaction hit a limit imposed by Tottenham, which could no longer lend players. The Vasco da Gama board had insisted on a permanent transfer, but Richarlison was not willing to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract.
Richarlison had expressed his desire to wear the Vasco da Gama shirt, but ultimately decided not to sign a long-term contract. The player's family was also excited about the possibility of living in Brazil until the end of the year, but they had previously stated that they intended to return to the outside world after the season. The Vasco da Gama staff had attempted to convince Richarlison to accept a larger contract with a sports project, but the player's representatives rejected the offer.
The Vasco da Gama board has since discarded the idea of signing Richarlison on a permanent deal. The transfer window closes in Brazil on Friday, and the club has already secured six new signings, including Gabriel Pereira, Paulinho, Sosa, Lescano, Colidio, and Bruno Duarte.