Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
De Zerbi: Richarlison to blame for transfer saga
Tottenham boss says forward decided his own exit attempt, leaving club to seek replacement.
Richarlison
player
Player
Richarlison
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Manager
Roberto De Zerbi
Next match
vs Nottingham Forest (away)
What happened. De Zerbi blamed Richarlison for the chaotic end to his transfer window, saying the forward decided everything alone and expressed his desire to leave.
- Richarlison rejected a move to Everton.
- He posted a fiery Instagram statement accusing Spurs of forcing him out.
- De Zerbi confirmed his squad is fully available for the Forest match.
“Richarlison, he decided everything alone. He spoke with me at the beginning of pre-season. He told me his idea, his desire was to leave.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Spurs sought another striker after Richarlison's exit wish, but he remains at the club.
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