Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's future
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 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.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I don’t know’ – Roberto De Zerbi opens up on Richarlison’s Tottenham future
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Sometimes he wants to leave’ – De Zerbi speaks on Richarlison’s Tottenham future
- 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
"Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.Pressed on whether he would leave, De Zerbi said: "I don't know, I didn't understand well, because sometimes he said to stay, sometimes he leaves.
"Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that Richarlison will have to decide on his future before the club takes action into their own hands.Tottenham are seriously considering pa...
"Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt on Richarlison’s future at Tottenham Hotspur, saying ‘sometimes he wants to leave’. Spurs squared off with Chelsea in the Sydney Super Cup for a pre-season frien...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:45 AM‘I don’t know’ – Roberto De Zerbi opens up on Richarlison’s Tottenham future
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that Richarlison will have to decide on his future before the club takes action into their own hands.Tottenham are seriously considering pa...
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:04 AMDe Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.Pressed on whether he would leave, De Zerbi said: "I don't know, I didn't understand well, because sometimes he said to stay, sometimes he leaves.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:05 PM‘Sometimes he wants to leave’ – De Zerbi speaks on Richarlison’s Tottenham future
Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt on Richarlison’s future at Tottenham Hotspur, saying ‘sometimes he wants to leave’. Spurs squared off with Chelsea in the Sydney Super Cup for a pre-season frien...
- 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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