De Zerbi: Leaving was Richarlison's own decision, and I accepted the outcome

De Zerbi discussed Richarlison's departure issue at the pre-match press conference, saying that it was Richarlison's own decision.

De Zerbi: "It was completely Richarlison's own decision. He spoke with me at the very beginning of pre-season, told me his thoughts, and said that he wanted to leave. In the end, we then brought in another forward. Just as I said at the start of pre-season, I only want to keep players who truly want to stay here and who have a strong sense of honor and enthusiasm. As for other matters, they have nothing to do with me; that is the club's work. I have nothing more to say, because these things were not decided by me. Richarlison made his attitude very clear from the beginning of pre-season, and I accepted this result."

According to reports, after being unable to return to Everton, Richarlison could join Trabzonspor, and he has also been excluded from Tottenham's Premier League registration list.