"Orlando City wanted to bring Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison to Major League Soccer in the summer, sources told ESPN Brasil, although a move failed to materialise over a potential €40 million ($46.4m) transfer fee. The MLS club wanted to sign the Brazil international to a long-term contract and make him the team's leading figure in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. Richarlison, 28, insisted in the last transfer window that he was keen to continue at Spurs for at least another season."
"He confirmed that he had turned down an offer from a Saudi Pro League club in August as he felt a move away from London could impact his chances of playing for Brazil at the World Cup. Richarlison is in his fourth season with the North London outfit, whom he joined in the summer of 2022 from Everton for a deal worth £60m ($80.4m)."
Orlando City pursued Tottenham forward Richarlison during the summer and targeted a long-term contract to make him the team's leading figure ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The potential transfer stalled over a reported €40 million ($46.4m) fee. Richarlison insisted during the last window that he wanted to remain at Spurs for at least another season and said he turned down a Saudi Pro League offer in August to avoid jeopardising his Brazil World Cup prospects. Richarlison joined Spurs from Everton in 2022 for £60m, is under contract until June 2027, and has three goals and one assist in seven Premier League appearances this season. He is with Brazil's squad preparing for friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
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