De Zerbi Unsure Over Richarlison’s Future at Spurs

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi admits he is uncertain about Richarlison's future with the club, revealing the Brazilian forward expresses a desire to leave at times. This comes after Richarlison's crucial late winner in Tottenham's 2-1 pre-season friendly victory against Chelsea in Sydney.

Richarlison has been a key figure in Tottenham's pre-season campaign, also scoring in their 2-0 win over Auckland FC. His importance is highlighted as the club, which narrowly avoided relegation last season by finishing 17th in the Premier League, undergoes significant spending in the transfer market. Tottenham has yet to sign a new striker, but De Zerbi indicated he is still active in the market, with Manchester City's Savinho reportedly a target.

"I don't know," De Zerbi stated when questioned about Richarlison's situation post-match. "As a player, as a guy, his attitude and behavior are unbelievable, but in the end, we have to respect what he wants to do. For me, he is still an important player because it's not easy to find another striker like Richarlison, who scores goals and knows the way."

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I don't know. As a player, as a guy, his attitude and behavior are unbelievable, but in the end, we have to respect what he wants to do. For me, he is still an important player because it's not easy to find another striker like Richarlison, who scores goals and knows the way.

Pressed further on whether the player intended to depart, De Zerbi reiterated his confusion: "I don't know, I didn't understand well, because sometimes he says to stay, sometimes he leaves. We have to speak anyway, there is no problem. He is a lovely guy. All of us love him, the teammates, the club, the staff, because he works hard every day, seriously every day, and we can't say anything else."

Richarlison, who is entering the final year of his contract, scored 12 goals across all competitions last season. His future remains a subject of discussion amid Tottenham's squad strengthening efforts.

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I don't know, I didn't understand well, because sometimes he says to stay, sometimes he leaves. We have to speak anyway, there is no problem. He is a lovely guy. All of us love him, the teammates, the club, the staff, because he works hard every day, seriously every day, and we can't say anything else.