Fluminense Opens Talks with Richarlison as Tottenham Set €65 Million Price Tag

Rio club eyes emotional return for striker as potential replacement for departing Jhon Arias.

Fluminense has officially opened negotiations to bring Brazilian striker Richarlison back to Rio de Janeiro, identifying the Tottenham Hotspur forward as a top priority to fill the expected void left by Jhon Arias, who is heading to the Premier League.

According to reports from Terra, relayed by GOAL, Fluminense president Mário Bittencourt has already held initial conversations with the player, presenting the club’s sporting project and long-term ambitions.

Tottenham Values Richarlison at €65 Million

Tottenham are fully aware of the interest and have set Richarlison’s price tag at £55 million (around €65 million or R$410 million) a figure far beyond the current financial capacity of any Brazilian club, including Fluminense.

Despite the steep valuation, Fluminense is preparing to submit a formal offer in the coming days, even if it is significantly below Tottenham’s expectations. The move is seen as a symbolic and strategic gesture, potentially relying on the player’s emotional connection with the club where he began his professional career.

Club World Cup Earnings Could Fund Bid

Fluminense’s confidence is partly bolstered by the financial windfall from their recent Club World Cup campaign, where they reached the semifinals before being eliminated by Chelsea. The Rio side reportedly earned over R$300 million (approx. €51 million) in total prize money. While a portion of this amount is subject to taxes in both Brazil and the United States, the remaining funds could help finance an ambitious deal.

Other Clubs Also Interested, But Rio Is Home

While Al-Nassr currently targeting Flamengo’s Pedro has also shown interest in Richarlison, and Palmeiras reportedly monitors the situation, sources suggest the striker’s loyalty to Tricolor das Laranjeiras gives them an edge. Richarlison’s contract with Tottenham runs until June 2027, which complicates the negotiation further.

For now, Fluminense is banking on its historical connection to the player, its recent competitive success, and fresh funding from international tournaments to make a compelling case. Whether that’s enough to bring Richarlison back to Brazil remains to be seen.