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Tottenham signs Van Hecke, Robertson, and Senesi for defense strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Tottenham signs Van Hecke, Robertson, and Senesi for defense strategy

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur has reached a £52 million agreement with Brighton for defender Jan Paul van Hecke, and has signed Andy Robertson from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth. These additions provide Spurs with several central defensive options, including Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Kevin Danso. Romero is currently competing in the World Cup, while Radu Dragusin's future is uncertain due to injury concerns. The club's manager, Roberto de Zerbi, faces decisions regarding the playing style and potential departures of existing defenders as they look ahead to the 2026-27 season.

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•Tottenham agrees £52m deal for Jan Paul van Hecke.
•Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi also join the squad.
•Cristian Romero captained Spurs to a Europa League title last season.
•Roberto de Zerbi must navigate defender departures and playing formations.
•Radu Dragusin's future remains uncertain due to injury.

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What they're saying

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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Scotland defender Andy Robertson has already signed from Liverpool, with Argentinian centre-half Marcos Senesi agreeing a move from Bournemouth. The arrivals of Van Hecke and Senesi will leave Roberto de Zerbi with a wealth of central defensive options.
— Yahoo Sports

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