Tottenham Hotspur star dumped by club after failed negotiations, as Roberto De Zerbi takes hard line
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has removed striker Richarlison from the club's 25-man squad following failed transfer negotiations. The decision follows the player's repeated public requests to leave the club.
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has taken a hard line and cut one of his stars from Spurs' 25-man squad list. | Credit: Getty Images
Richarlison has been dumped by Tottenham Hotspur, failing to appear in their submitted 25-man Premier League squad list.
The news arrives days after Richarlison was reportedly asking the club to allow him to leave, with Super Lig side Trabzonspor entering the equation and gunning for his signature.
The Brazilian was also close to an Everton homecoming, however, he ultimately turned the Toffees down after unsuccessful negotiations.
Roberto De Zerbi has axed Richarlison from Spurs' 25-man squad list, and spoken about the Brazilian's off-pitch conduct | Credit: Getty Images
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