Richarlison set for surprise return to Everton
According to a report from Read Tottenham dated August 30, 2026, the Brazil international is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur and rejoin his former club Everton, with one year left on his current Spurs contract.
The potential move would conclude his spell in north London and see him return to a club where he is already a familiar figure. Everton are said to be closing in on the deal, while Tottenham are prepared to sanction an exit rather than let the player enter the final year of his contract without a resolution.
Although the report does not specify a transfer fee or contract length, the emphasis is on the timing: Richarlison is anticipated to depart while still under contract at Spurs, rather than wait until the end of the season. For Tottenham, the exit would remove uncertainty surrounding a player whose agreement is approaching its final year.
For Everton, the signing would represent a notable attacking addition and a high‑profile reunion. The transfer has been described as a shock because Richarlison’s next destination had remained uncertain throughout the window, and a return to Goodison Park now looks likely.
With the transfer expected to be finalised, attention will shift to the official confirmation from both clubs and the details of the agreement once the paperwork is completed.