Olé reported that Richarlison explained the details of the failed negotiation, stating that he had made it clear to the club that he wanted to defend Vasco da Gama until December, but other clubs and proposals appeared, and the Tottenham Hotspur reached the loan limit, preventing the move. Richarlison also thanked the Vasco da Gama fans for their support and reaffirmed his desire to play for the club one day.

The Brazilian striker's comments come as Vasco da Gama prepares to face Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals, with the first leg set to take place on October 13 in Buenos Aires.