Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's future
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Roberto de Zerbi addressed the future of Tottenham forward Richarlison after a friendly match against Chelsea in Sydney on Saturday, where Richarlison scored a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory. De Zerbi stated that the club is uncertain whether Richarlison will remain, as he has expressed conflicting desires about staying or leaving. Richarlison, whose contract is in its final year, contributed significantly last season with 12 goals amid Spurs' struggles. The situation is set against the backdrop of Tottenham's substantial transfer activity, with the club reportedly seeking additional attacking signings.
- •Richarlison scored a last-minute winner against Chelsea in a friendly.
- •De Zerbi acknowledges uncertainty over Richarlison's future at Spurs.
- •Richarlison is in the final year of his contract.
- •The team is pursuing more attackers in the transfer window.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future
- 1:12 PMBBC Sport — 'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future
"Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
"Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:13 PM'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future
Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 1:12 PM'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future
Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
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