Tottenham sign Senesi on free transfer from Bournemouth
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- Tottenham completed the signing of defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth, with the move to be finalised on 1 July pending international clearance.
- Marcos Senesi rejected three contract offers from Bournemouth before leaving after four years at the club and earning three caps for Argentina, though he missed the World Cup squad.
- Roberto de Zerbi said Senesi will strengthen Tottenham's defence after back‑to‑back 17th‑placed Premier League finishes, noting his comfort in a possession‑based system and strong game reading.
- Senesi will wear the number five shirt and described joining the 2025 Europa League winners as a "very special feeling", vowing to make fans proud and win trophies.
- Andy Robertson joined Tottenham on a free transfer from Liverpool, making Senesi the club's second summer signing.
- Ben Davies agreed a new one‑year contract to stay at Tottenham.
- Yves Bissouma will leave Tottenham this summer after 90 Premier League appearances since joining in 2022 for a reported £30 million fee.
Why it matters: Tottenham gains a defender praised for his game‑reading and fit in a possession‑based system, addressing the defensive frailties that saw the club finish 17th in the league two seasons in a row, while Senesi secures a move to a Europa League‑winning side after rejecting Bournemouth’s offers, and Bournemouth lose a player they could not retain.
