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

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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 determined 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 in Round 3 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 tonight's match against Nottingham on 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 stated, "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, "Excluding him from the roster was not my personal decision but a standard 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 has unfolded somewhat strangely. Richarlison reportedly received an offer from Everton just before the close of the EPL summer transfer window but declined it himself. With Trabzonspor in Turkey and Saudi Arabian clubs still open for transfers until the deadline on the 6th, his potential departure remains a possibility.

Regarding future transfer procedures, De Zerbi stated, "Decisions such as whether to accept additional offers are not within my jurisdiction; they fall under the club's responsibility."

Meanwhile, De Zerbi took a sharply contrasting approach toward Lucas Bergvall, who had been linked with a transfer but ultimately chose to stay. He said, "Bergvall decided to remain with the team and is a player of immense potential, so we will focus on him and move forward together."

Even if Richarlison fails to secure 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 well-known among domestic fans, Richarlison has now reached an irreparable rift with the club.

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