Tottenham confirm signing of Bournemouth defender on free transfer

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11 Jun 2026 • 12:54 AM MYT
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Tottenham confirm signing of Bournemouth defender on free transfer

  • Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer after his contract with Bournemouth expired, becoming the latest player to sign up for Roberto De Zerbi’s squad rebuild.
  • The centre-back, who made 128 appearances for Bournemouth, expressed his excitement about joining Tottenham, stating the club demonstrated how much they wanted him to be part of their project.
  • De Zerbi highlighted Senesi's experience, quality on the ball, and competitive edge as crucial for strengthening Tottenham's defence, which has conceded 122 goals over the last two Premier League seasons.
  • Senesi's arrival follows left-back Andy Robertson’s free transfer, as Tottenham aims to overhaul its defence after finishing 17th in back-to-back campaigns and battling relegation.
  • In other squad news, Ben Davies signed a new 12-month deal, extending his stay into a 13th season, while Yves Bissouma is set to leave the club when his contract expires on 30 June.

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