Tottenham Hotspur have secured Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth, agreeing terms for the defender to join once his contract at Bournemouth expires at the end of the month. Senesi arrives as Spurs\u2019 second free signing of the summer, following the departure of Liverpool left back Andy Robertson. Robertson is yet to be assigned a jersey, while Senesi has been given the No. 5 shirt.<\/p>\n
The club has not formally disclosed the length of the contract, though it was previously reported as four years, taking the deal to the end of the 2029\u201330 Premier League season. Senesi is 29 now and would be 33 by then.<\/p>\n
There had been interest in Senesi from a number of quarters. Some expected an immediate reunion with Andoni Iraola at Liverpool, especially given the perceived centre back shortage at Anfield. Chelsea and Manchester United were also reported as possible destinations. Senesi said Spurs\u2019 approach made the difference: \u201cSpurs really showed me that they wanted me, why they want me and what they expect from me. I\u2019m happy for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manager Roberto De Zerbi highlighted what he believes Senesi will bring to the squad, pointing to the defender\u2019s \u201cexperience, quality on the ball and competitive edge.\u201d De Zerbi added: \u201cHe\u2019s 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\u2019m looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senesi has also described his style with the ball: \u201cI like to have the ball at my feet and try to help the team build and be as offensive as we can, try to press as high as possible. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve just got that feeling of playing forward all the time. I don\u2019t like to play too much to the sides. I just try to break the lines and try to be more offensive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senesi did not make Argentina\u2019s final 2026 World Cup squad and will therefore be available to begin preseason in early July. With lingering uncertainty surrounding captain Cristian Romero, Spurs may still pursue a second centre back. Reports from the Netherlands have linked Brighton & Hove Albion\u2019s Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham, with Micky van de Ven said to have spoken with him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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