De Zerbi excludes Richarlison from Tottenham squad

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has addressed the exclusion of Brazilian forward Richarlison from the club’s 25-man Premier League squad. During a press conference ahead of the match against Everton, De Zerbi stated that the player is not part of his current plans, even if he remains at the club.

De Zerbi attributed the player's current situation to his own recent actions, noting, “Richarlison is a good guy but I can’t forget what happened in the last 45 days.” The manager added that while he is unaware of whether a transfer will occur, he knows what the club has done for the player and what the player has done for the club.

Richarlison had reportedly sought permission to find a new club this summer, but a potential move to Vasco da Gama failed to materialize. Following his exclusion from the squad, reports suggest the forward is exploring legal options to terminate his contract and become a free agent.