Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank moved to shut down speculation over Richarlison’s future, insisting the Brazilian forward remains central to his plans as the club navigates the final days of the summer transfer window. Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, Frank called Richarlison “my starting No. 9” and said there have been “no talks about anything else,” despite reports linking the 27-year-old with a move away from north London. Frank also drew a firm line on incoming business, stressing that he will only pursue players who are fully committed to joining Spurs. “If they don’t want to wear this badge, we don’t want them here,” he said.
"I don't want any players that don't want to come to the club. They don't want to come to the club, and wear this fantastic badge? then we don't want them here." Thomas Frank on Tottenham Hotspur's summer transfer activity 🗣️ https://t.co/AuuDhk1sOr
🚨🚫 Thomas Frank: “We don’t want any player who doesn’t want to come to Spurs and wear this beautiful badge”. @BeanymanSports 🎥 https://t.co/DRE1cEvc3j
🚨🇧🇷 Thomas Frank denies reports on Richarlison leaving Spurs: “Right now he is my starting nine. He scored two top goals”. “Richy wants to stay, I want to keep him and there's been no talks about anything else”. https://t.co/LTNXLiNMRd