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

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Tottenham forward Richarlison’s future remains uncertain after Roberto De Zerbi said the club “don’t know” whether the Brazil international will stay or leave. The comments came after Spurs’ 2-1 friendly win over Chelsea in Sydney, where Richarlison scored a stoppage-time winner at Accor Stadium.

According to the report, De Zerbi said he likes Richarlison as both a player and a person, but suggested the striker’s own view has not been settled. He said Richarlison “sometimes” talks about wanting to stay and at other times wanting to leave, adding that the situation will need to be discussed. The BBC noted that Richarlison is in the final year of his contract.

De Zerbi also highlighted Richarlison’s importance to the team, praising his attitude, work rate and ability to score goals. The article says he scored 12 goals last season and was viewed as a significant contributor in a difficult campaign for Tottenham, which included a struggle near the relegation zone.

The report places the remarks in the wider context of Tottenham’s active transfer window, with the club continuing to look at attacking reinforcements. BBC Sport said Spurs have been linked with additional forwards as the club reshapes its squad ahead of the new season.