“Not finished yet”- Roberto de Zerbi defends Tottenham’s summer spending hinting there could be more arrivals
· Aaryan Choksi · 2026-08-12 · nguồn gốc
Tottenham have done well to kickstart a new era at N17 under Roberto de Zerbi.
Tottenham have never been known for spending recklessly in the transfer market in recent decades. During Daniel Levy’s tenure, the Lilywhites made sure they spent their money wisely, with qualifying for Europe remaining the club’s primary ambition. The North Londoners rarely signed world-class players, and the club was often considered a stepping stone for players as they continued to finish in Champions League spots.
Times have changed, and Spurs are now looking to showcase greater intent and ambition in the transfer market. They are not willing to back down in the transfer window and have shown that they are prepared to make the most of the opportunities available to them. Surprisingly, the Lilywhites have already broken their transfer record twice this summer, proving that the Lewis family are determined to kickstart a new era at N17. The club is going all-in to back Roberto de Zerbi ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Spurs have shown their ambition in the transfer window and brought in top-quality players for the upcoming campaign. They have signed the likes of Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Andy Robertson to shore up a leaky defence. On the other hand, the Lilywhites have also brought in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali to bolster the midfield. As a result, the North Londoners have outspent every other Premier League club in the transfer market this summer.
Tottenham’s summer splash continues under Roberto de Zerbi
Tottenham have not shied away from showcasing their intent in the transfer market. They have breached the £100m mark by landing Sandro Tonali in a high-profile deal. Roberto de Zerbi has also hinted that the Lilywhites are not yet done in the market, claiming that the club is preparing to announce a transfer “bomba” in the coming weeks. Money talks in the Premier League, and the North Londoners are not afraid of splashing the cash on new arrivals for a change.
Roberto de Zerbi has now come out to defend the club’s spending spree this summer, claiming that there is still some business left to be done. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Men In Blazers YouTube channel, the 47-year-old said,
“The club has been great. They closed very important players, I think we have not finished yet. Ok we’ve spent money, but other clubs have done the same or more in the past, and to compete in the Premier League you need first level players.”
As Roberto de Zerbi rightly said, Spurs were forced to spend money on top-quality players this summer in order to go toe-to-toe with the top clubs this season. The Premier League is highly competitive, and it is important that the Lilywhites show intent from the start as they aim to compete for European places in the coming months. The Lewis family has also done well to back the Italian tactician in the transfer window by signing the right profiles for De Zerbi.
With the new Premier League season on the horizon, the time has come for the players to prove their worth on the pitch as the club continues to build on its Europa League success. The onus also falls on Roberto de Zerbi to ensure that he gets the best out of his team as he aims to make his mark at N17. Anything less than a top-half finish will be a failure for the North Londoners, who are hoping to reclaim lost ground in the coming months.