Richarlison Left Out of Tottenham Premier League Squad as Exit Window Narrows

What happened: Tottenham have left Richarlison out of their Premier League squad for the first half of the 2026-27 season, a decision that makes his position at the club unmistakably uncertain. BBC Sport reports that the 29-year-old Brazil forward was omitted after manager Roberto De Zerbi said last week that the player had asked to leave.

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The omission follows a possible return to Everton that did not materialise before Tuesday's English transfer deadline. Richarlison played for Everton before joining Tottenham in the summer of 2022, but the proposed reunion fell through and he remained in north London when the domestic window closed. According to the BBC, Tottenham had already explained before the deadline that he did not feature in their plans for this season.

Why it matters: Being excluded from the registered league squad means Richarlison cannot play for Spurs in Premier League matches during the first half of the campaign. This is more consequential than being left out of a single matchday group: it removes the league as an immediate route back into De Zerbi's side and places even greater emphasis on finding a transfer while another market remains available.

The situation also leaves Tottenham without the option of calling on an experienced international forward in league competition if circumstances change before the next registration period. For Richarlison, staying without a squad place would sharply limit his competitive opportunities at the club. The decision therefore aligns the interests of both sides around a departure, even though no completed deal had been announced when the squad news emerged.

What to watch: A move is still possible because the transfer windows in Turkey and Saudi Arabia remain open. The BBC says Richarlison is expected to leave in the coming days, with Tottenham awaiting any viable approach. Those later deadlines offer a narrow route to resolve a situation that the failed Everton negotiations left unfinished.

Confidence and context: The confirmed development is Richarlison's omission from Tottenham's Premier League group and the club's stated planning decision. A destination, fee and contract have not been confirmed, so any prospective move should remain treated as developing rather than complete. Until an agreement is reached, he remains a Tottenham player but is outside the club's league plans for the opening half of the season.