Tottenham continue reshaping their defence this summer through two eye-catching free transfers, both officially confirmed by the club in recent days: Andy Robertson arriving from Liverpool, and Marcos Senesi arriving from Bournemouth.
Robertson: the end of an era at Liverpool
Scotland captain Andy Robertson confirmed his departure from Liverpool upon his contract expiring on June 30, officially joining Tottenham's ranks on July 1 on a free transfer. The 32-year-old spent nine full seasons at the Reds since arriving from Hull City in 2017, making 378 appearances and providing 69 assists, while winning two Premier League titles (2019-20 and 2024-25), two Champions Leagues (2018-19 and 2021-22), an FA Cup, two League Cups, and a Club World Cup. A legacy that makes him one of the pillars of the club's golden era over the past decade. (Sky Sports) (ESPN)
Senesi: a four-year deal after continental interest
On the other side of the backline, Tottenham also signed Argentine defender Marcos Senesi (29) from Bournemouth, also on a free transfer following the expiry of his Cherries deal on June 30, signing a new four-year contract. Senesi, who made 128 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 10 assists across four seasons at Bournemouth, drew interest from clubs in Spain and Italy but preferred to stay in the Premier League and move to London. Both sides had reached an agreement in principle back in April before finally sealing the deal. (Sky Sports) (Goal.com)
What does this mean for Tottenham?
The two deals give Tottenham a blend of world-class experience (Robertson) and defensive discipline and strength (Senesi), both without a transfer fee — a strategy increasingly common among big clubs looking to strengthen their squads without straining the transfer budget, freeing up funds for other potential deals before the summer window closes in September.
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