De Zerbi reflects on Brescia roots while managing Spurs
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:26 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Roberto de Zerbi, Tottenham's manager, discusses his deep connection to Brescia, where he grew up as a fervent supporter alongside his father, Alfredo. Their love for football has influenced De Zerbi's coaching style. This week, Brescia Calcio faced significant financial turmoil, being declared effectively bankrupt. As Brescia transitions to a new team, Union Brescia, De Zerbi and Tottenham's record signing, Sandro Tonali, share ties to the club's history. Tonali, who began his career at Brescia, has acknowledged the difficult situation facing his hometown club amid mounting debts.
- •De Zerbi grew up supporting Brescia's football culture.
- •Brescia Calcio was declared bankrupt amid financial problems.
- •Union Brescia has replaced the traditional club after the bankruptcy.
- •Sandro Tonali, Spurs' record signing, also has a connection to Brescia.
- •De Zerbi's early experiences shaped his coaching philosophy.
- 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi and Tonali bond over Brescia
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
- 5:12 AMBBC Sport — De Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
"While the Italian city's famous old club were effectively declared bankrupt this week, a footballing passion forged at Stadio Mario Rigamonti may be fuelling Tottenham's revival. Roberto de Zerbi, the manager who saved Spurs from relegation last season, was raised on the terraces of Brescia's 'curva' by his father, Alfredo, who was president of the supporters' clubs. De Zerbi says he was "born an ultra".
"Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
"Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:26 AMDe Zerbi and Tonali bond over Brescia
While the Italian city's famous old club were effectively declared bankrupt this week, a footballing passion forged at Stadio Mario Rigamonti may be fuelling Tottenham's revival. Roberto de Zerbi, the manager who saved Spurs from relegation last season, was raised on the terraces of Brescia's 'curva' by his father, Alfredo, who was president of the supporters' clubs. De Zerbi says he was "born an ultra".
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:13 AMDe Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
- BBC SportJul 31, 2026, 5:12 AMDe Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
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