The Argentina international received a late call-up for his nation for the major tournament and featured twice in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including a substitute appearance in the final as he lost out 1-0 to Pedro Porro's Spain in extra time.
Becoming our second signing of the summer on 10 June following the expiration of his contract with AFC Bournemouth, Marcos did not travel on pre-season tour given his participation to the very end of the World Cup and was at Hotspur Way for the very first time on Thursday (30 July) to start testing.
Our new number 5 had company in the form of Rodrigo and Pape - who represented Uruguay and Senegal respectively during the finals - as the two midfielders were on hand to welcome our new recruit to the club and start their pre-season having been granted extended leave following their World Cup appearances.