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Micky van de Ven praises Tottenham's record spending and new ambitions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Micky van de Ven praises Tottenham's record spending and new ambitions

Summary

Micky van de Ven stated that Tottenham Hotspur's record spending this summer reflects a 'new ambition' after they narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League. Tottenham has invested £237 million to enhance the squad under new manager Roberto de Zerbi, following a disappointing 17th-place finish in the previous season. Van de Ven, discussing the team's pre-season preparations, expressed optimism about playing a more enjoyable and offensive style of football. He anticipates that new signings will integrate well and contribute positively this season.

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Key Details

•Tottenham spent a record £237 million this summer.
•Micky van de Ven spoke during the team's pre-season tour in Sydney.
•The club finished 17th in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons.
•Roberto de Zerbi is focused on implementing a more offensive style.
•Van de Ven is in discussions for a new contract with the club.

Latest Updates

12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Van de Ven hails Tottenham’s ‘new ambition’ after spending spree
10:35 AMYahoo Sports — “You can see the club has new ambition”: Van de Ven hails Spurs after record-breaking Tonali and Fernandes deals
7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven
7:00 AMBBC Sport — Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven

What they're saying

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defender Micky van de Ven believes Tottenham Hotspur have “new ambition” after a £237 million ($316 million) summer spending spree and has promised more entertaining football this season under Roberto De Zerbi. After Spurs narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, majority owners the Lewis family promised to be “all in” to fund the required rebuild and six arrivals have followed.
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Micky van de Ven has hailed the new ambition of Tottenham Hotspur after the club's transfer business this summer.The North Londoners have twice broken their transfer record as part of an ambitious sum...
— Yahoo Sports