De Zerbi says Richarlison’s future at Tottenham remains uncertain

After Tottenham’s 2-1 victory against Chelsea in Sydney, manager Roberto de Zerbi said he cannot say definitively whether Richarlison will stay at the club, noting the Brazilian’s comments have been contradictory. The 29-year-old striker, who delivered the match-winning goal and previously scored in a 2-0 win over Auckland FC, is in the last year of his deal after netting 12 goals last season. De Zerbi praised Richarlison’s work ethic and importance, but acknowledged the club must respect the player’s wishes.

Tottenham’s summer spending has been aggressive following a 17th-place finish, yet no new striker has been secured. The manager hinted that the club is still active in the market, with Manchester City forward Savinho reportedly on the radar.