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De Zerbi calls for passion as Tottenham rebuilds ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:54 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

De Zerbi calls for passion as Tottenham rebuilds ahead of new season

Summary

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi emphasized the need for 'soul and passion' from his team during a pre-season tour in Sydney. Spurs narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing in 17th place, prompting an aggressive summer rebuilding effort. The club has made significant signings, including Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and Jan Paul van Hecke, along with several free transfers. Tottenham began their pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Auckland FC, featuring goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison. De Zerbi suggested more signings could be on the way as the transfer window continues, with the new Premier League season starting on August 22.

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•Roberto De Zerbi pushes for soul and passion from his players.
•Tottenham finished 17th last season, avoiding relegation.
•The team opened pre-season with a 2-0 win over Auckland FC.
•New signings include Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
•The Premier League season starts on August 22.

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6:54 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham

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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League.De Zerbi, in Sydney on a pre-season tour, said he expected more when the new campaign begins on August 22 and outlined that he wanted to "build a new team with the qualities, with big players, but with soul, with passion, with all the values we have".
— Yahoo Sports

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