Headline: Tottenham’s Richarlison Among Three Players Requesting Transfers, Reveals Manager De Zerbi
Richarlison is one of three players from Tottenham Hotspur who have expressed their desire to leave the club, according to manager Roberto de Zerbi. The Brazilian forward was absent from the squad during Saturday evening’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United, following his participation in last weekend’s 3-0 loss against Brentford.
De Zerbi confirmed after the match that Richarlison, along with defender Kevin Danso and midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, has requested to exit the club. “Richarlison has voiced his wish to leave several times,” De Zerbi stated. “Danso came to me two days ago and expressed a desire to leave as well. Sarr also wants to move, although he recently had a small injury, he is nearly ready to resume training.”
De Zerbi expressed his affection for the players, noting, “I love these players; they are great guys, and I have very good relationships with them. However, if they wish to depart, they must present a financial solution to the club, and we can allow them to go. In that event, we will find other players.”
Tottenham has invested approximately £300 million in transfers this summer in an effort to dramatically improve their performance after finishing in 17th place last season. The club is still pursuing additional signings before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, but they appear to be missing out on one of their key targets, Cody Gakpo. The winger from Liverpool and the Netherlands is reportedly on the brink of an £85 million transfer to Manchester City.
Richarlison is one three Tottenham players who have asked to leave the club, manager Roberto de Zerbi has revealed.
Richarlison was left out of the Spurs squad for Saturday evening’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United, having started last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Brentford.
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And De Zerbi said after the game that the Brazilian had requested to leave the club, naming him with defender Kevin Danso and midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as a trio of wantaway players.
“Richarlison, he said too many times that he wanted to leave,” said De Zerbi. “Danso came to me two days ago and said he wanted to leave. Sarr the same, but he also suffered a small injury, but he is almost ready to train.
“I love these players and these are great guys. I have very good relationships. But if they want to leave they have to bring the economic solution to the club and they can go, and we’ll find other players.”
Spurs have spent around £300m on transfers this summer in a bid to dramatically turn around their fortunes on the pitch following a 17th-placed finish last season.
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The club are still searching for more additions before Tuesday’s deadline, although they are set to miss out on key target Cody Gakpo, the Liverpool and Netherlands winger, who is widely reported to be on the verge of an £85m transfer to Manchester City.
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