'Son's close friend disappears again': Tottenham manager "Leave if you don't want to" — explosive fallout... Will Richarlison be expelled from EPL roster and sent to Turkey?

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Tottenham striker Richarlison (29) has been unexpectedly removed from the England Premier League (EPL) matchday squad for this season, effectively marking his departure from the club. The Tottenham manager took a firm stance, stating he would no longer offer opportunities to players who wish to leave.

According to the UK's BBC, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi officially confirmed Richarlison's exclusion from the roster ahead of the team's away trip to Nottingham Forest for the third round of the 2026–2027 EPL season. The 25-man squad submitted by Tottenham to the EFL office included injured players Savi Simons and Wilson Odobert, but Richarlison's name was completely omitted.

His chances of playing in the match against Nottingham Forest on the night of the 5th have vanished entirely. For Tottenham, which has yet to secure a win since the season opener, this move represents a restructuring of its attacking lineup in hopes of turning the tide.

Manager De Zerbi clarified that this decision resulted from Richarlison's persistent transfer requests. He explained, "Richarlison made it clear from early pre-season that he wanted to leave the team. In response, the club signed replacement attackers such as Omar Marmoush."

He further added sternly, "Excluding him from the roster was not my personal decision but a completely normal procedure. I only want players who have pride in the team and genuine passion. If you don't wish to stay here, then leave."

The situation is unfolding somewhat strangely. Richarlison reportedly received an offer from Everton just before the close of the EPL summer transfer window but declined it himself. Currently, Trabzonspor in Turkey and several Saudi Arabian clubs with a transfer deadline on the 6th remain open to potential moves, so the possibility of his departure still exists.

Regarding future transfer procedures, Manager De Zerbi stated, "Whether we accept additional offers or not, all other matters are the responsibility of the club, not mine."

Meanwhile, regarding Lucas Bergvall, who was once linked with a transfer but chose to stay, De Zerbi said, "He decided to remain with the team and is a player with immense potential. We will focus on him and move forward together," displaying an attitude sharply contrasting with his approach toward Richarlison.

Even if Richarlison fails to complete a transfer within the next few days and remains at Tottenham, he will not be able to play in any league matches this season. Once a close friend of Son Heung-min during his time at Tottenham and familiar to domestic fans, Richarlison has ultimately reached a breakup with the club.

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