Tottenham Omit Richarlison From Premier League Squad

Tottenham Hotspur have omitted Brazilian forward Richarlison from their 25-man Premier League squad for the 2026-2027 season, a decision that follows a collapsed transfer saga and signals the player is not part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's plans. The move, confirmed on September 3, 2026, comes after Richarlison repeatedly expressed his desire to leave the club, leading to a standoff that has left him in a contractual limbo with one year remaining on his contract. The decision to exclude Richarlison was made before the English Premier League transfer window closed on September 2, 2026. De Zerbi had previously stated that the forward had "said too many times he wants to leave," a sentiment that was echoed in the squad announcement. The omission was explained to Richarlison ahead of the deadline to give him the opportunity to find a new club, as other transfer windows, including those in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, remain open. The saga began with a proposed return to Everton, the club Richarlison left for Tottenham in 2022 for a reported fee of around £60 million. That move reportedly collapsed when Richarlison rejected the personal terms offered.