Marcos Senesi joins Tottenham as rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi continues
By George Sessions, Press Association
Marcos Senesi has become the latest player to sign up for Tottenham’s rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi.
Spurs announced the signing of Senesi on a free transfer on Wednesday after he left Bournemouth at the end of the 2025-26 season following the expiration of his contract with the south coast club.
Centre-back Senesi joined Bournemouth in 2022 from Feyenoord and played 128 times, but elected against a new deal with the Cherries and instead has moved to north London to continue his career at Tottenham with De Zerbi.
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Senesi said: “It’s a very special feeling to be a Tottenham Hotspur player.
“From the first moment, the club has shown why they want me and how much they want me to be a part of what they are building. It’s exciting and something I can’t wait to be involved in.”
De Zerbi masterminded Spurs’ successful relegation battle with an 11-point haul during seven tense matches, but immediately urged the club to learn lessons and an overhaul in defence was quickly pinpointed as a key area of investment.
Tottenham have conceded 122 goals across the last two Premier League seasons where they have finished 17th in back-to-back campaigns and the addition of ball-playing defender Senesi follows left-back Andy Robertson’s arrival on a free transfer.
De Zerbi said: “Marcos’ experience, quality on the ball, and competitive edge will strengthen us defensively, as well as giving us flexibility in formation.
“He’s comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment.
“I also love his mentality and desire to keep improving and I’m looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team.”
Earlier on Wednesday it was announced Ben Davies had signed a new 12-month deal at Tottenham to extend his stay at the club into a 13th season.
Wales captain Davies only made five appearances during an injury-ravaged last season, but was praised by De Zerbi for his leadership during a tense and ultimately successful relegation battle in the Premier League.
Davies, who has appeared 363 times for Tottenham, was present for matches at Aston Villa and Chelsea before he helped with the team’s preparations before a final-day win at home to Everton.
However, Yves Bissouma will leave the club this summer when his contract expires on June 30.
