{"id":245616,"date":"2026-05-28T16:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/tottenham-star-now-wants-to-stay-after-playing-crucial-role-for-roberto-de-zerbi\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:20:13","slug":"tottenham-star-now-wants-to-stay-after-playing-crucial-role-for-roberto-de-zerbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/tottenham-star-now-wants-to-stay-after-playing-crucial-role-for-roberto-de-zerbi\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham star now wants to stay after playing ‘crucial’ role for Roberto De Zerbi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tottenham<\/a> are expected to be one of the Premier League<\/a>\u2019s busiest clubs this summer after surviving a deeply disappointing campaign that exposed major weaknesses across the squad.<\/p>\n

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Spurs narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the season and are now preparing for a significant rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi<\/a>.<\/section>\n<\/p>\n
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Major injury problems, inconsistency and poor results over long stretches left the club far below expectations and forced major internal discussions about the squad\u2019s future direction.<\/p>\n

Recruitment has already become a major focus behind the scenes, with Tottenham looking to add more experience and leadership to a relatively young group.<\/p>\n

Reports have suggested Spurs have verbally agreed deals for both Andy Robertson and Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Robertson will bring proven top-level experience after a hugely successful spell at Liverpool, where he won the Premier League, Champions League and multiple domestic trophies.<\/p>\n

Despite a widely reported late hijack attempt from Juventus<\/a>, it is believed that Robertson will actually join the Lilywhites.<\/p>\n

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The Croatian has excelled on loan at Hamburg.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Even at 32, he is still viewed as a player capable of adding leadership and consistency to a dressing room that lacked both at key moments this season.<\/p>\n

Senesi, meanwhile, would bring Premier League experience and depth at centre-back.<\/p>\n

The Argentine impressed during his time at Bournemouth and has attracted interest from several clubs<\/a> over the last year.<\/p>\n

Tottenham\u2019s push to secure experienced defenders highlights how seriously De Zerbi and the club hierarchy are taking the rebuild after such a difficult campaign.<\/p>\n

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Alongside incoming business, Spurs are also facing important decisions over several current players, and one situation that now appears to have shifted significantly is that of Mathys Tel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The French forward initially arrived from Bayern Munich amid huge excitement, but his long-term future looked uncertain earlier this year.<\/p>\n

There had been reports suggesting Tel was keen to leave Tottenham<\/a> after struggling for consistent starts and adapting to English football.<\/p>\n

However, the picture now appears very different.<\/p>\n

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According to a report from Sky Sports journalist Zinny Boswell on X<\/a>, Tel now wants to stay at Tottenham after becoming an increasingly \u201ccrucial\u201d player under De Zerbi.<\/p>\n

The Italian is rumoured to value the 21-year-old highly, particularly because of his versatility across the front line and his ability to stretch defences with pace and direct running.<\/p>\n

Tel\u2019s role grew steadily during the second half of the season as Spurs battled to secure survival.<\/p>\n

While not always a guaranteed starter, he became an important attacking option and often provided energy in games where Tottenham lacked intensity.<\/p>\n

That marks a major change from the uncertainty surrounding his future only months ago.<\/p>\n

Earlier reports had indicated that Tel was pushing for an exit<\/a>, particularly if regular football could not be guaranteed.<\/p>\n

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Instead, he now appears increasingly open to continuing his development in north London.<\/p>\n

For Tottenham, that could be an important boost ahead of a crucial transfer window. The club are trying to reshape the squad without losing too much young attacking talent, and Tel still fits the profile of a player with significant long-term potential.<\/p>\n

After such a chaotic season, Spurs are looking for signs of stability wherever they can find them.<\/p>\n

Tel staying may not solve every problem, but it would at least give De Zerbi one less major issue to deal with as Tottenham begin another rebuild.<\/p>\n

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Spurs are one of many top sides keen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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