Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur’s summer business is far from finished, insisting the club will keep strengthening the squad as preparations for the new Premier League season continue to build.
Having steered Spurs to safety on the final day of last season, the Italian was clear from the outset that major changes were needed to avoid another relegation scrap — and the club’s activity so far suggests the board has fully bought into that vision. Tottenham have already committed around £237 million on seven new signings, bringing in players with genuine Premier League pedigree while tearing up the club’s previous wage structure in what amounts to a clear statement of intent.
Speaking after his summer break, De Zerbi said he’s pleased with progress but made clear there’s still work to do before the window shuts. He believes the club is building the foundations of a genuinely new era, with everyone at the club pulling in the same direction to create a side capable of performing well above last season’s level. He revealed he spent significant time understanding the club before taking the job in April, making sure he was fully aligned with the owners’ ambitions and long-term direction before committing.
Those plans, he says, are now taking shape, with Tottenham gradually building a squad that matches the vision that convinced him to sign on. Still, he confirmed the business isn’t done, hinting that further arrivals — and possibly departures — remain on the cards before deadline day, even while acknowledging satisfaction with what’s already been achieved.
For De Zerbi, building a winning team goes beyond simply recruiting talented footballers. The 46-year-old wants a squad built on personality, commitment and togetherness, viewing those traits as every bit as important as ability on the ball. His goal is a team with real character — one that plays with pride, passion and a strong collective identity, both on and off the pitch — with professionalism, in his view, extending well beyond matchdays and demanding full dedication from every player representing the club.
He also had praise for this summer’s new arrivals, explaining that each was brought in not just for footballing quality but for the character they add to the dressing room. Naming Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Jan Paul van Hecke specifically, De Zerbi said all five bring the mentality and professionalism needed to help push the club forward, with personality weighed just as heavily as ability in each signing.
With De Zerbi openly admitting Tottenham’s window remains a work in progress, fans have fresh reason to expect more movement before the market closes. Having already spent big to reshape the squad, Spurs look set on continuing to strengthen as expectations rise heading into the new campaign — a clear sign that the rebuild is still very much ongoing as the club chases a return to the top end of the Premier League.
