Whatever defensive setup De Zerbi settles on, signing Senesi marks the start of Tottenham acting like a serious European contender again.

Tottenham Hotspur face a vital summer transfer window as Roberto De Zerbi looks to rebuild his squad

Senesi, 29, has signed a four-year deal with Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur sign Argentine centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth, handing him the iconic number 5 shirt on a four-year deal.

Tottenham have confirmed their second signing of the summer as the Lilywhites look to strengthen their ranks for Roberto De Zerbi to bounce back from a relegation battle

The centre-back arrives in north London after his contract with Bournemouth expired

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June 10 : Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of defender Marcos Senesi on Wednesday, with the Argentina international set to join from July 1 after leaving Bournemouth.The…

Tottenham have signed 29-year-old defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer after his four-year stint at Bournemouth, where he made 128 appearances across all competitions.

Spurs have been aggressive early in the summer market.

Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham Hotspur as Roberto De Zerbi looks to rebuild the Premier League strugglers' shaky defence.

Whatever defensive setup De Zerbi settles on, signing Senesi marks the start of Tottenham acting like a serious European contender again.