Tottenham forward Richarlison had been heavily linked with a return to Everton but the Brazilian has made his frustrations known with a public statement
Richarlison has demanded he be treated with respect amid talk of his Tottenham exit
Richarlison has demanded he be treated with respect amid talk of his Tottenham exit
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Richarlison has launched an incredible rant on social media with the Tottenham striker insisting no one will force a move upon him.
The Brazilian has been in north London since 2022 when he was signed by Antonio Conte, but has been heavily linked with a move back to Everton as the Toffees and Tottenham had look to agree on a deal which would've seen Iliman Ndiaye head to the capital.
Richarlison, since signing, has seen Dominic Solanke arrive at Tottenham and then this summer they've landed the likes of Omar Marmoush and Savio. That has raised question marks over his role under Roberto De Zerbi but the player himself has come out and demanded "they treat my situation with the same respect that I have always had for Spurs".
Tottenham's move for Ndiaye has since been hijacked by Manchester City, who look to be closing in on the winger's signature, just as Richarlison made his frustration known.
He said on Instagram: "After everything I've gone through in recent years, I decided that NEVER AGAIN would they decide my future for me. I went through a lot of bad things during this time, and almost all of them happened because of decisions made by other people. Pressure, threats, retaliation - none of that scares me. I've been through worse things... believe me!
"I have always made it clear, at every opportunity, that my departure to another place would also have to be good for the club. If it wasn't, I would never accept it... just as I didn't accept it when everything here was crumbling and they needed me. I stayed and gave my life. So, I hope they treat my situation with the same respect that I have always had for Spurs and for all the people who worked with me during this period. Just don't try to decide for me.
“If they reach an agreement Between Spurs and Everton I will return to my heart's club. My intention was indeed to return to the place where I was very happy. It's just that negotiations were going the way people wanted, And it won't be that way anymore. Despite this turmoil, I have a contract with Spurs And I will be at the club's disposal."
Iliman Ndiaye is now poised to move to Man City
Iliman Ndiaye is now poised to move to Man City(Image: (Michael Regan/Getty Images))
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City have reached an agreement in principle with Everton to land Ndiaye in a package worth £65million. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Tuesday morning, reports the Athletic. Ndiaye declined multiple contract offers last season from Everton.
Since losing out, the north Londoners have made an enquiry over a potential loan move for Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk - with Richarlison still receiving no clarity over his future.
The 29-year-old has scored 32 times in 134 games for Tottenham and led the line during their opening weekend loss at Tottenham. In their second outing of the season, a home loss to Newcastle, it was Marmoush who was their central point in attack.
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