Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has told players unhappy at the club to leave this summer. The Italian, who took charge in March and helped Spurs avoid relegation last season, made the comments amid uncertainty over Lucas Bergvall's future. Nottingham Forest are set to make a £45m offer for the Sweden midfielder after an initial £38m bid was rejected.
What did De Zerbi say?
De Zerbi was clear in his stance, saying players who are not happy or proud to be at Tottenham should move on. He wants his squad to be fully motivated, especially ahead of the new Premier League season. Tottenham finished 17th last season with 41 points, narrowly avoiding relegation after a late-season resurgence.
Why is Bergvall’s future uncertain?
The 20-year-old joined Spurs from Djurgarden in 2024 but played limited minutes under De Zerbi. He started just one game-De Zerbi’s first in charge-a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland-and made four substitute appearances. With Tottenham signing Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes this summer, competition for midfield spots is fierce.
What’s next for Tottenham in the transfer window?
De Zerbi confirmed Tottenham are not done in the transfer market, targeting attacking reinforcements. They have already signed defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi. Meanwhile, Mohammed Kudus is close to returning from a thigh injury, while Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery from a knee issue is being carefully managed.
Xavi Simons, who suffered a serious knee injury in April, described his recovery as the worst experience of his life. The Netherlands international missed the 2026 World Cup due to the setback.
