Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBBC SportUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
De Zerbi unsure on Richarlison future at Spurs
Richarlison's future at Tottenham is uncertain as he sometimes wants to leave, says De Zerbi.
Richarlison
player
Player
Richarlison
Position
Forward
Current club
Tottenham Hotspur
Contract
Final year
What happened. Roberto de Zerbi said Tottenham don't know whether Richarlison will stay, as the player sometimes wants to leave.
- Richarlison scored a last-minute winner against Chelsea in Sydney.
- De Zerbi praised his attitude and professionalism.
- Richarlison scored 12 goals last season.
“Sometimes he says he wants to stay, sometimes he wants to leave.”
— Roberto de Zerbi
Spurs face uncertainty over Richarlison's future with contract entering final year.
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