Richarlison responds to Tottenham omission amid latest escape route reveal

Richarlison has responded on social media to Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi revealing he will be omitted from the club's squads amid his desire to force an exit.

Richarlison has spent recent weeks trying to force his way out the door at Spurs. Having reportedly turned down a return to Everton, he was offered triple his salary to move to Trabzonspor, and was open to that move.

But Tottenham were less willing to make that exit happen, and the striker has remained in north London.

In recent days, the striker considered legal action against Tottenham in hopes of cancelling his contract so he could move on.

And with big games coming up at Spurs, such as the League Cup match against Liverpool on Tuesday night, De Zerbi has made his stance on Richarlison clear.

He said: "Richarlison will NOT play even if he’s available. Not even in the Carabao Cup, no."

The Brazilian has responded to that on two different social media platforms, simply with a crying face on one, and by saying "Why?" on another.

De Zerbi has also dug at Richarlison, stating: "Anyway, we lost to Brentford 3-0 with Richarlison. Maybe you forgot. Just to remind you."

Richarlison has another escape route

There remain other options to the striker, so all hope might not be lost of exiting Tottenham.

TEAMtalk reports Shabab Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates remain keen on Richarlison after contacting his camp in recent weeks - the transfer window remains open there until September 28.

There, the Tottenham striker would have the opportunity to work with Andre Jardine, who was the Brazil under-23 coach at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in which Richarlison starred. It's said doing so would appeal to Richarlison.

Intermediaries are therefore working to try to find a solution for the transfer, and it's said a short-term contract could be pursued.

Richarlison turned down a move to Vasco da Gama in his native Brazil as he preferred a shorter-term solution, so that could be a move with legs.

It would need to be the right opportunity for the striker to accept, but should he not do, he might be waiting on the sidelines until January for his next move.

Spurs don't feel his exploration of legal action will amount to anything, so if he doesn't find a club both willing to sign him and suitable for his own goals, then he won't be leaving Tottenham this month.