Richarlison future: Forward 'sometimes' wants to leave Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has admitted uncertainty regarding the future of forward Richarlison, who has expressed conflicting desires about staying at the club. Despite the uncertainty, the coach praised the player's professionalism and goal-scoring record.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Richarlison scored a stoppage-time winner for Tottenham against Chelsea in the Sydney Super Cup on Saturday
Football reporter in Sydney Published 1 August 2026 Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether forward Richarlison will stay at the club as he "sometimes" wants to leave.
The Brazil international, 29, scored a last-minute winner as 10-man Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 in a high-profile friendly in Sydney.
After the match, De Zerbi was asked whether Richarlison - who has entered the final year of his contract - would leave this summer.
"I don't know because I like him as a player and as a guy," De Zerbi said at Accor Stadium. "He's unbelievable in terms of attitude and behaviour. But, in the end, we have to respect what he wants to do."
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