‘Never again’ – Richarlison releases bombshell statement with Tottenham star denied move to ‘the club of my heart’

RICHARLISON has released a bombshell statement on social media with his transfer to Everton on the brink of collapsing. The 29-year-old had been set to return to the Toffees four years after leaving to join Tottenham. Richarlison has released an emotional statement with his return to Everton on the verge of collapsing Credit: Getty The Brazilian said he wanted to return to the ‘club of my heart’ Credit: Getty However, the deal hinged on Iliman Ndiaye moving in the opposite direction. But that move now appears to be in danger after Manchester City registered their interest in the winger. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Richarlison, who has 32 goals in 134 games for Spurs, released an emotional statement on his Instagram page damning the situation. He said: “After everything I’ve been through in recent years, I decided that NEVER AGAIN would anyone 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… believe me! “I have always made it clear, on every occasion, 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 like I didn’t accept it when everything here was falling apart and they needed me. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “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.” He continued: “If Spurs and Everton reach an agreement, I will return to the club of my heart. “My intention was indeed to go back to the place where I was very happy. “But negotiations were being done the way other people wanted, and it won’t be that way anymore. Richarlison going to Spurs relied on Iliman Ndiaye going to Spurs before Man City showed interest Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Top football travel deals “Despite all this turmoil, I have a contract with Spurs and I will remain at the club’s disposal.” Spurs have suffered a further blow in their pursuit of a new attacker after it was reported Cody Gakpo would be staying at Liverpool. That came following their failed attempt to land a replacement, with Brighton asking too much for Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace refusing to sell Ismaila Sarr. Elsewhere, Spurs have enquired over signing Chelsea pair Tosin Adarabioyo and Mykhailo Mudryk, with the former being a permanent deal and the latter a loan. Comment now