One of Morocco’s standout players at the Olympics, Amir Richardson (22) is gathering interest from Tottenham, who are evaluating the feasibility of a move for the Stade de Reims midfielder.
In the past few years, Reims have been known for being an interesting stepping stone for young, talented players before joining a bigger club and bringing money to the Champagne side. Players such as Wout Faes (26), Azor Matusiwa (26), Axel Disasi (26), Jens Cajuste (24), and Edouard Mendy (32), among others, have all joined the club before being sold for massive profits in recent years. Richardson could be another example this summer as the young midfielder has been one of the revelations of the football tournament at the Olympics. With Morocco set to face Spain on Monday with a ticket for the final up to grab, the left-footed midfielder could have another chance to convince Tottenham to make a formal proposal.
According to Foot Mercato, Tottenham have added Richardson’s name to their shortlist and are keeping a close eye on his recent performances at the Olympics. The Morocco U23 international was signed on a €2M deal from Le Havre back in 2022 but spent another season on loan with his formative club, helping them to be promoted to Ligue 1 by winning the French second tier. In his first season at Reims, Richardson was used sporadically by Will Still, enjoying 12 starts in the 28 games he took part in. Despite being mostly used as a defensive midfielder, he logged three goals and an assist. Richardson’s current deal runs until 2027, and it remains to be seen if Reims will allow their young talent to leave.
GFFN l Grégoire Devaux
