Recent reports indicate that Orlando City has made a strong offer to sign Richarlison during the transfer window in the summer of 2025. Below is a summary of the most important details based on the latest available information.
Background about interest
Player profile:
Richarlison (full name: Richarlison de Andrade), 28, is a versatile attacker who is currently under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until December 2027. In 2022 he joined Spurs from Everton for £ 60 million ($ 80.4 million) and has 3 goals and 1 assist in 13 performances this season under manager Thomas.
Orlando City’s proposal:
The MLS club approached Tottenham with an ambitious offer, with the aim of positioning Richarlison as the “face of the team” prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 (co-gastheer of the US, Mexico and Canada). The deal included a long -term contract and a ‘career project’ to increase the profile of the team in the Eastern Conference, so that they are placed as rivals to Inter Miami.
Why Orlando?:
Richarlison has historic ties with the Orlando area – he was born in Nova Venécia, Brazil, but spent time in Florida as a youth, training with local academies before he breaks through in Brazil. Orlando City sees him as a tent to stimulate the presence and competitiveness in the MLS, that investing investments for the World Cup.
Why the deal came through
Primary obstacle:
The asking price of Tottenham of € 40 million (around $ 46.4 million or R $ 248 million) was considered too high for the budget of Orlando City under MLS salary and acquisition rules (eg designated players Slots and general allocation money limits).
Player’s Stance:
Richarlison expressed the desire to stay in Tottenham for at least one season to keep his place in the national team of Brazil. He previously rejected offers from Saudi Pro League clubs in August 2025 for similar reasons.
Timeline:
Interest appeared in the European Summer Window (ending in August 2025), reported without formal progress in the January 2026 window.
Wider context:
Brazilian clubs such as Fluminense and Palmeiras inquired at the end of 2024 to Richarlison, but no offers were delivered. Saudi and Italian clubs previously explored him in 2025.
Richarlison’s market value:
Currently estimated at € 20 million by Transfermarkt, against his peak due to inconsistent form at Spurs.
The recent activity of Orlando City:
The club has been active in transfers, including the acquisition of $ 125,000 in general allocation fee for defender Rafael Santos in August 2025. Since then no major incoming attackers have been announced.
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