Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoberto De Zerbi has brought in several new players already this summer (Getty)Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven believes the club is demonstrating 'new ambition' following a substantial £237m summer spending spree, and has promised a more entertaining brand of football under Roberto De Zerbi next season. This significant investment comes after a turbulent period for Spurs, which saw them narrowly avoid relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, prompting majority owners, the Lewis family, to pledge a necessary rebuild. The club has twice broken its transfer record, first for £85m midfielder Mateus Fernandes, then securing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a £100m deal, with European qualification now the target after two consecutive 17th-place finishes. The past 12 months saw considerable change, including the departure of long-serving chairman Daniel Levy in September, followed by poor form that led to Thomas Frank’s dismissal and interim boss Igor Tudor lasting only seven games. With the Lewis family now wielding greater influence and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham tasked with revitalising the club, Roberto De Zerbi was appointed in March, with Van de Ven expressing confidence he will restore attacking flair and more enjoyable, offensive football. In fullMicky van de Ven excited by Tottenham’s summer spending spree as he makes promise to fansMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tottenham star hails club’s ‘new ambition’ after signing Tonali and Fernandes
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoberto De Zerbi has brought in several new players already this summer (Getty)Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven believes the club is demonstrating 'new ambition' following a substantial £237m summer spending spree, and has promised a more entertaining brand of football under Roberto De Zerbi next season. This significant investment comes after a turbulent period for Spurs, which saw them narrowly avoid relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, prompting majority owners, the Lewis family, to pledge a necessary rebuild. The club has twice broken its transfer record, first for £85m midfielder Mateus Fernandes, then securing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a £100m deal, with European qualification now the target after two consecutive 17th-place finishes. The past 12 months saw considerable change, including the departure of long-serving chairman Daniel Levy in September, followed by poor form that led to Thomas Frank’s dismissal and interim boss Igor Tudor lasting only seven games. With the Lewis family now wielding greater influence and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham tasked with revitalising the club, Roberto De Zerbi was appointed in March, with Van de Ven expressing confidence he will restore attacking flair and more enjoyable, offensive football. In fullMicky van de Ven excited by Tottenham’s summer spending spree as he makes promise to fansMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
