Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his delight with the club's significant summer transfer business, describing the new arrivals as 'bomba'. This comes after Spurs invested approximately £320 million to bring in eight new first-team players, with seven permanent deals and one loan.
De Zerbi played a central role in the recruitment drive, calling for top additions after he masterminded the club's narrow escape from Premier League relegation last season. The Italian coach, who rescued Spurs in the final weeks of the 2025/26 campaign, considers the post-match celebrations after a final-day win over Everton that secured safety as potentially the best day of his career. "I think it was maybe the best day in my career," De Zerbi said.
Tottenham Hotspur's summer overhaul was both expensive and extensive. The club committed around £320 million to refresh the squad, securing eight new faces for the first team. Seven of those signings were permanent transfers, with only forward Omar Marmoush arriving on a temporary loan deal. De Zerbi was instrumental in the process, personally explaining the club's project to potential signings. Some new players have already praised the head coach for his inspirational phone calls that convinced them to join. De Zerbi emphasized he wants players who are genuinely proud and happy to represent Tottenham Hotspur.
The scale of this summer's spending is directly linked to the trauma of the previous campaign. Tottenham endured a desperately difficult 2025/26 season, battling relegation until the final day. A run of results engineered by De Zerbi, who took over late in the season, culminated in a vital victory over Everton that preserved their Premier League status. The coach believes the players fully deserved to stay up after that grueling finale. That brush with disaster clearly convinced the club's hierarchy to back De Zerbi with substantial funds to ensure such a scenario is not repeated.
The new-look team's first outing did not go to plan. On the opening weekend of the 2026/27 season, Tottenham were beaten 3-0 by Brentford at the Gtech Stadium. The performance was concerning, with De Zerbi admitting his side were "overwhelmed, outplayed, and outfought." That result leaves Spurs 17th in the Premier League table with 0 points from one game, having scored 0 goals and conceded 3. They already sit 6 points behind early leaders Manchester City. De Zerbi acknowledges it will take time for the new players to gel and understands that big names alone are not enough. "To get results you have to fight, run, and play well," he stated.
The immediate focus is on bouncing back in their first home game of the season. Tottenham host Newcastle United on Saturday 29 August 2026 in a Saturday Night Football fixture live on Sky Sports, with kick-off at 5:30pm UK time. The aim is for the revamped squad to show its potential in front of their own fans. Looking further ahead, the next fixture is an away trip to face Nottingham Forest, who are currently 15th, on 5 September. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings page and plan ahead using our fixtures schedule.
De Zerbi remains very happy with the business conducted. "Savio is 'bomba'. All players we brought, I think are 'bomba'!" he exclaimed. He believes the squad is great at the moment, though he noted the club may need to sign another player if they can first sell a couple of existing members. The real test begins now, as Tottenham look to translate their expensive recruitment into positive results and climb away from the lower reaches of the table.
