The Vasco board has given up on the idea of signing Richarlison in a definitive deal, with the player having signaled to them from the start that he had no interest in signing a long-term contract with the club. The initial plan was for Richarlison to join Vasco on a loan deal until December 2026, but the Brazilian club attempted to convince him to sign a longer-term contract, which he rejected. Richarlison and his family were initially excited about the possibility of moving to Brazil, but they had already indicated that they intended to return to the outside world after the end of the season.