'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future

Roberto de Zerbi, Tottenham's coach, revealed that the club is uncertain about the future of forward Richarlison, who is entering the final year of his contract. The Brazil international, 29, scored a last-minute winner in a friendly match between Tottenham and Chelsea in Sydney, where the 10-man Spurs secured a 2-1 victory.

De Zerbi expressed his admiration for Richarlison, praising his attitude and behavior. However, he acknowledged that the player's desire to leave might change from day to day, stating that they must respect his decision. He also mentioned that Richarlison's professionalism and impact on the team should not be overlooked, given the club's chaotic campaign and the struggle to avoid relegation, with only 12 goals scored throughout the season.

The coach emphasized that finding another striker of Richarlison's caliber is challenging and that the player knows how to score goals. De Zerbi added that all teammates, the club, and staff genuinely appreciate Richarlison for his hard work and dedication on the pitch. The coach's comments come amid Tottenham's record-breaking £237 million transfer window, which is expected to continue with the pursuit of additional attackers, including Manchester City's Savinho and Liverpool's Cody Gakpo.