Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he wants Richarlison to stay, but admits the striker’s future is still unclear. Multiple reports cite De Zerbi’s view that Richarlison is an important player and that it is difficult to find another striker with his qualities. However, De Zerbi also indicates Tottenham does not yet know whether the 29-year-old will remain at the club beyond the summer window, noting that Richarlison has given mixed signals and has “sometimes” wanted to leave.
The comments come after Tottenham’s 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Chelsea in Sydney, in which Spurs played with 10 men following Kevin Danso’s red card shortly after he came on at half-time. Richarlison scored a late, last-gasp winner in the 92nd minute, tapping in from close range after Spurs’ Jamie Donley hit the post and Chelsea maintained sustained pressure. Across outlets, De Zerbi’s position is consistent: he would like Richarlison to remain, while respecting that the final decision is still his to make.
