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De Zerbi reveals Richarlison, Danso, and Sarr want to leave Spurs

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

De Zerbi reveals Richarlison, Danso, and Sarr want to leave Spurs

Summary

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr have expressed intentions to leave the club. The trio missed the defeat to Newcastle. Richarlison has reportedly made his wish to depart known multiple times, and Danso communicated his desire this week. Sarr is recovering from a minor injury. De Zerbi also addressed Savinho's absence from the match, citing a small muscular issue that prevented him from training recently.

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Status Watch

•Richarlison, Danso, and Sarr want to leave Tottenham.
•Savinho missed the Newcastle match due to a muscular issue.
•De Zerbi provided updates on player absences during the defeat.
•Richarlison has openly expressed his desire to move on.

Latest Updates

9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Richarlison, Danso and Sarr ask to leave Spurs
9:04 AMBBC Sport — Richarlison, Danso and Sarr ask to leave Spurs
9:41 PMESPN — Spurs' De Zerbi: Richarlison, Danso, Sarr want out
8:18 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi: Richarlison, Danso, Sarr have asked to leave Tottenham
8:18 PMSB Nation — De Zerbi: Richarlison, Danso, Sarr have asked to leave Tottenham - Cartilage Free Captain
7:50 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi reveals Spurs trio want to leave – and explains Savinho absence in Newcastle defeat

What they're saying

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It’s turning out to be a not-so-good day if you’re a Tottenham Hotspur supporter. In his press conference following Tottenham’s 0-2 home loss to Newcastle, manager Roberto De Zerbi eliminated all doubt about the absences of Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr from today’s matchday squad, saying all three have come to him over […]
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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have all expressed a desire to leave the club.De Zerbi was without the trio for the defeat to Newcastle, ...
— Yahoo Sports