Richarlison's Future Uncertain

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi refused to disclose whether striker Richarlison will remain at the London club, following reports that the Brazilian international wants to terminate his contract. According to reports, Richarlison has fallen out with his club over the remaining nine months of his current deal. The 29-year-old striker had been linked with a move to his former club Everton, but the deal collapsed before the end of the English summer transfer window on September 1. Reports indicate that Richarlison wants Tottenham to agree to a loan deal that would allow him to join his former Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, with a review of his options in January. Ademar Lopez, the sporting director of the Rio de Janeiro-based club, confirmed that they are in talks to sign Richarlison. However, it is believed that the London club prefers a permanent transfer, leaving the situation at a stalemate as the Brazilian transfer window closes. Richarlison, who joined the North London club in 2022, has not played for his team since a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in the opening Premier League match. He was omitted from Tottenham’s official 25-man Premier League squad when it was announced on September 3. When asked if Richarlison has a future at the club, De Zerbi told journalists on Tuesday: “I don’t know. That’s not my job.” He added: “What I can say is that I know very well what the club has done for Richarlison, and I know very well what Richarlison has done for the club in the last month or two.” He continued: “I know, the club knows, he knows, and his agent knows. Everyone knows better than you (the press). Much better.”