Tottenham forward Richarlison insists he ‘will NOT be leaving England’ in the summer – despite interest from Saudi Arabia – as he steps up his recovery from a calf injury

Tottenham forward Richarlison has insisted that he ‘will not leave’ the club during the transfer window despite interest from abroad.

The Brazilian endured a mixed season in north London after scoring 11 league goals before having his campaign derailed by a knee issue and, later, a calf injury. 

There have been questions as to whether Richarlison has become surplus to requirements at Spurs, with Son Heung-min often playing as their striker. 

Tottenham have also been linked with a potential move for another forward in the summer, leading to further uncertainty over Richarlison’s place in the squad.

However, despite the ongoing rumours, the Brazilian has come forward and claimed that he has no intention of leaving the club during the summer. 

The Brazilian took to Instagram to reveal that he plans to stay at the north London club

Writing on his Instagram story, he said: ‘I left my vacation and came to work to come back better ahead of next season.

‘Regarding what’s been said in the media in the last few days, it’s fake news. I will NOT leave England ahead of next season.’

He followed it up by sharing pictures of his rehabilitation process, as he works to recover from a calf injury that ruled him out of Brazil’s Copa America squad. 

Earlier this month, Mail Sport revealed that Saudi league leaders Al-Hilal were keen to land the Tottenham forward this summer.

Mail Sport understands they made enquiries to Spurs over the Brazilian in January in the wake of Neymar‘s season-ending knee injury.

The club, one of the four backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund and fast closing in on the Pro League title, were privately confident they will secure a deal the 27-year-old.

However, given the Brazilian’s recent comments, it seems as though a move to the Saudi league may have to be put on hold. 

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