De Zerbi removes Richarlison as squad stalemate forces Spurs decision

Tottenham Hotspur have removed Brazilian forward Richarlison from their Premier League squad after the 29‑year‑old repeatedly demanded a move away from North London during the summer transfer window, a decision confirmed by manager Roberto De Zerbi on social media platform X.

Spurs choose exclusion over unrest

De Zerbi took the decisive measure after revealing the forward requested a move away from the club on multiple occasions. The 29‑year‑old, who arrived from Everton, had made his wishes clear. He said he respects the player but any exit requires a suitable financial resolution. With the domestic English deadline closed, De Zerbi turned his attention to new attacking additions, leaving Richarlison completely frozen out of first‑team selection.

The manager made the decision public after leaving the striker out of the matchday squad for the 2‑0 defeat to Newcastle United. “Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave,” De Zerbi told. The man now has no place in the Premier League roster.

Potential exit and financial stakes

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano posted on X that Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham’s official 25‑man Premier League squad list for the campaign. The confirmation underlines the club’s firm stance after the player’s repeated requests.

Reports link the Brazilian with Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor, where a contract would reportedly triple his current Tottenham wages. Spurs have previously turned down opening bids of £15 million and £20 million, and an improved third proposal is said to be under discussion. Trabzonspor are aggressively pushing to secure his signature before their regional transfer window closes.

For Richarlison, the exclusion means he cannot feature in league matches until a resolution is reached, effectively ending his four‑year spell in North London without a transfer. Any exit relied on a suitable financial resolution, ultimately leading to his complete exclusion when no domestic deal materialised. For Tottenham, the move clears a squad spot and allows the club to concentrate on new signings as they pursue a stronger attacking line‑up.