Tottenham Hotspur invests heavily ahead of new Premier League season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur is facing a challenging new Premier League season after barely avoiding relegation last year. With manager Roberto De Zerbi at the helm, Spurs have made significant investments in their squad, including acquiring Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes for nearly $250 million. Following a difficult prior season, where they finished with just 41 points, the club looks to improve its performance and aspirations. The team's prior track record included a Europa League victory in 2025, ending a 17-year trophy drought, raising expectations among fans as they prepare for the season.
- •Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation last season with 41 points.
- •Roberto De Zerbi secured 11 points in his final seven games.
- •The club has invested nearly $250 million in new players.
- •Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes have joined the squad this summer.
- •Tottenham won the Europa League in 2025, their first trophy in 17 years.
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