Tottenham’s New Manager Thomas Frank Opens Door for Richarlison’s Departure

Richarlison has been advised by Tottenham’s new head coach, Thomas Frank, that he is free to leave the club this summer. The Brazilian forward, who transferred from Everton for £50 million in 2022, has struggled to meet expectations during his time at Tottenham.

Frank, who recently joined from Brentford, replaced the outgoing Ange Postecoglou and is assessing the current squad. Reports suggest he does not see Richarlison as part of his future plans and has given the go-ahead for him to seek a new club. Tottenham are reportedly willing to accept bids around £20 million for the 28-year-old, whose contract runs until 2027.

Speculation links Richarlison with moves to Galatasaray and Everton, though Everton’s manager David Moyes is not interested in re-signing him. Despite interest from other clubs, his record at Spurs stands at 20 goals and 10 assists across 90 appearances, with injuries limiting his playing time last season.

When fit, Richarlison often struggled for regular starting spots, with manager Postecoglou favoring alternative options up front. Tottenham is actively pursuing additional attacking players ahead of their upcoming Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Names linked include West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, who has a release clause of £85 million, and Bryan Mbeumo, who reportedly prefers a move to Manchester United despite Tottenham’s interest. United’s second bid for Mbeumo, worth £62.5 million, was rejected by Brentford last week.

Frank’s decisions mark a new chapter at Tottenham, with the club aiming to reshape its attacking options for the upcoming season.

Meanwhile, Richarlison’s chances of staying at Tottenham appear slim as the club seeks to balance squad strength with new signings.