Tottenham manager says Richarlison's future uncertain

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has publicly acknowledged the uncertain future of forward Richarlison, stating he does not know if the Brazilian will remain at the club beyond the summer transfer window. The comments came after Richarlison scored a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 preseason victory over Chelsea in Sydney on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

De Zerbi, speaking in a post-match press conference, praised the 29-year-old's professionalism and goal-scoring ability but admitted the player's intentions are unclear. "I don't know, because I like him as a player, as a guy, it's unbelievable the attitude and behaviour, but at the end we have to respect what he wants to do," De Zerbi said. When asked directly if Richarlison wants to leave, the manager added, "I didn't understand well because sometimes he says he wants to stay, sometimes he wants to leave. We have to speak anyway."

Richarlison, who joined Tottenham from Everton in the summer of 2022, is entering the final year of his contract. He has made 133 appearances for the club, scoring 32 goals and providing 15 assists. Last season, he netted 12 times for a Spurs side that endured a difficult campaign, narrowly...