De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future
LONDON: Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi refused to say if Richarlison would remain with the club after reports that the Brazil striker wants to end his contract.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has declined to comment on the future of striker Richarlison, amid reports that the Brazil player desires to terminate his contract. The 29-year-old has reportedly found himself in a disagreement with the club over the remaining nine months of his current deal. Richarlison was previously linked with a transfer to his former team Everton, but the proposed deal fell through just before the September 1 transfer deadline in the Premier League.
The player is reportedly interested in a loan move to Brazilian team Vasco da Gama, followed by a reassessment of his options in January; however, Tottenham seem more inclined towards a permanent sale. The transfer window is set to close on Friday evening, leaving the situation unresolved. Richarlison, who has been with Tottenham since 2022, has not featured for the club since their 3-0 defeat at Brentford on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
He was also omitted from the official 25-man squad for the upcoming top-flight campaign, which began on September 3. When asked about Richarlison's future at the club, De Zerbi stated that he does not know, asserting that he is not responsible for the matter. Instead, he emphasized that the club's contributions to Richarlison and his achievements during the past two months are well-known to everyone.
Despite Richarlison's absence, Tottenham remains winless in the Premier League this season and is yet to score a goal in their top-flight matches. De Zerbi expressed his positive outlook on the team's potential, emphasizing the players' qualities and potential.
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