Tottenham Hotspur winger Richarlison has denied that he played any part in the dismissal of former manager Antonio Conte. This comes after a media report claimed that Richarlison and fellow Brazil player Cristian Romero had given the club an ultimatum regarding Conte’s future.
Richarlison dismissed the rumor, stating that he continues to harbor a lot of respect for the Italian coach. He added that whenever there was a dispute amongst the team, it was solved by Conte and the players using “conversation and professionalism.”
“I wasn’t a mutiny leader against him, it was quite the opposite,” Richarlison continued. “I’m sorry I didn’t deliver as much as he expected of me and I didn’t do enough for him to stay. When he left, I sent him a message thanking him for everything and wishing him the best cause that’s what he deserves!”
Prior to departing the club by means of mutual consent, Conte criticized both his players and the club ownership following a 3-3 draw with the struggling Southampton in the Premier League before the international break.
