Richarlison faces Tottenham exit after explosive rant and Premier League squad omission

Richarlison may have reached the end of his tenure at Tottenham after being omitted from the club's 25-man Premier League squad, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. Following a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle on Saturday, De Zerbi stated that Richarlison had "said too many times he wants to leave" and could bid farewell to the London club before the summer transfer window closes.

The Brazil forward made headlines with an explosive social media post on Monday, where he declared, "Never again will anyone decide my future for me." Talks over a potential return to Everton, where he previously played from 2018 to 2022, stalled before the 11pm (2200 GMT) deadline on Tuesday. While other transfer windows remain open, Trabzonspor have been linked with Richarlison ahead of today’s deadline in Turkey.

In a remarkable outburst on Instagram on Monday, Richarlison expressed his frustration, stating that "never again will anyone decide my future for me." He recounted the struggles he has faced over the past few years, attributing many of them to decisions made by others. Despite his recent struggles, Richarlison emphasized that he would only leave a club if it was also beneficial for the club, as he had done in the past.

The 29-year-old, who has battled mental health issues, scored 12 goals during the 2025/26 campaign as Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation. Despite spending over £350 million (RM1.6 billion) in the summer transfer window, Spurs currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League after two games, having suffered defeats to Brentford and Newcastle.