Spurs drop top scorer Richarlison from Premier League squad

The drama and a growing feud between the Brazilian international Richarlison and the Spurs escalates because Tottenham Hotspur have not included the current top scorer in the Premier‑League‑squad for the new season. Coach Roberto De Zerbi left the 29‑year‑old forward out of the 25‑man roster.

Reason for the non‑registration

After a failed transfer on Deadline Day, the club did not register the 29‑year‑old forward for the Premier‑League‑squad, so his name is missing from the 25‑man roster. This leaves it unclear whether he can continue the season with the Spurs.

Last season, Richarlison was the top scorer for the Londoners with eleven goals, setting the record for the most goals in the team. His performance was a bright spot for the side despite repeated injuries.

He played 68 minutes in the 0:3 defeat to Brentford and was no longer in the squad for the 0:2 loss to Newcastle, highlighting his omission. The coach's decision was interpreted by the media as a clear message to the player.

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Possible future of the forward

Coach De Zerbi initially confirmed publicly Richarlison's desire for a move, but no agreement was reached with Everton, so the player stated on social media: „After everything I have gone through in recent years, I have decided that NEVER AGAIN will anyone else determine my future for me.“ He wrote this in a social‑media post, emphasizing that he had already experienced worse.

Richarlison's contract runs until 2027, and he stressed that he wants to decide his own future from now on, without others dictating it. He also reminded that he moved from Everton to the Spurs in 2022 for €58 million.

According to reports, Turkish club Trabzonspor has made an offer for the striker; the transfer window in Turkey remains open until Friday, 4 September. Turkish media report that a deal is being pursued before the window closes.

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Meanwhile, Tottenham have spent over €200 million this summer on new players, including Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Savinho for €88 million, Omar Marmoush (loan with an option to buy) and Mykhaylo Mudryk, while Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons are already in the Premier‑League‑squad. The fact that several new attacking players have already been registered underlines the club's radical fresh start.