Roberto de Zerbi discusses Spurs' spending and future signings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:56 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi commented on the club's recent spending, which has totaled a record £237 million during this transfer window. He mentioned that these moves, including the signings of Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, have brought 'zero pressure' and are essential for competing at the highest level. De Zerbi teased an upcoming major signing while ensuring the fitness of key players like James Maddison and Matheus Fernandes leading up to a friendly against Chelsea in Sydney. His comments followed a humorous exchange with an Arsenal-supporting taxi driver about transfer spending in London.
- •Spurs have spent a club record £237 million this transfer window.
- •De Zerbi aims to strengthen the team with additional top players.
- •He remains cautious about player fitness ahead of a friendly against Chelsea.
- •Recent signings include Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
- •De Zerbi’s comments highlight the competitive pressures in the EPL.
- 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — 'Zero pressure' for high-spending Spurs - De Zerbi
"Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says his club's transfers bring "zero pressure" as he explained an argument with an Arsenal-supporting taxi driver. On Thursday, the Italian teased an unnamed "bomba" signing as he continues his pursuit of Manchester City attacker Savinho, having already spent a club record £237m in the transfer window. Having first broken the club record to sign Matheus Fernandes for £85m from West Ham, Spurs then broke it again days later by signing £100m midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.
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