Tottenham official announcements for Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi soon.
The official confirmation that Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson will join Tottenham as free agents following the opening of the summer transfer window on June 15 represents the only silver lining in a summer rebuild forced upon a club that narrowly escaped relegation by a single goal. Both defenders remain available on free transfers, with Robertson’s Liverpool contract set to expire at the end of June, whereas Senesi is set to leave AFC Bournemouth when his deal comes to an end this summer.
Both Senesi and Robertson remain under contract with their respective clubs, with their current contracts not set to expire until 30 June 2026. They would only be free to join Tottenham after that date, which is when Spurs can officially announce the deals. This is why Roberto De Zerbi‘s side has been unable to formally announce effectively done business. Contractual technicalities are forcing Tottenham to delay announcements until July.
Robertson’s arrival represents a remarkable achievement given his status as a Liverpool stalwart. The Scotland international had made 378 appearances for Liverpool, having joined the club from Hull City in 2017. At 32, his best years might be behind him, yet the veteran left-back brings precisely what Tottenham desperately require.
Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi are great business from Tottenham
He offers proven Premier League experience, leadership qualities, and a winning mentality forged across nine years on Merseyside. The Lilywhites attempted to sign Robertson in January, but Liverpool’s reluctance to sell mid-season forced Spurs to wait for his inevitable departure.
Senesi’s capture is equally impressive given the competition. LaLiga and Serie A sides have tabled offers for the 29-year-old. His consistency with Bournemouth proves him to be one of the Premier League’s most dependable centre-backs. His reputation for commanding defensive leadership aligns perfectly with De Zerbi’s requirements for a back line that conceded 57 goals, the worst record outside the relegation zone.
Yet the reality underlying these signings cannot remain ignored. Tottenham secured them for free because they possess no financial flexibility. Had even modest transfer fees been required, competing with Italian and Spanish clubs for Senesi would have proved impossible. Robertson came available precisely because Liverpool chose not to renew, a courtesy afforded by his status as an established star rather than any particular appeal Spurs hold.
De Zerbi remains keen on additional acquisitions, yet securing them will require selling players. This might involve Gray, Solanke, or others, or navigating increasingly complex loan structures and conditional agreements.
Senesi and Robertson represent shrewd business by a club operating under severe constraints. Both are proven Premier League performers available at zero cost. Yet their arrivals symbolise deeper dysfunction. Tottenham cannot compete financially with rivals, cannot attract players through sporting ambition, and must rely on free agents or forced sales to rebuild. Senesi and Robertson are excellent acquisitions.