Marcos Senesi’s mindset reveals exactly why De Zerbi wanted him at Tottenham.
Marcos Senesi has completed his medical ahead of his move to Tottenham Hotspur, with ESPN Argentina reporting that the formalities were carried out in Ibiza, underscoring just how close the deal is to being fully finalised.
The details surrounding the medical location are secondary to a far more revealing piece of information that has emerged about the Argentine’s approach to his holiday period. Senesi has been training three to four times a week with a physiotherapist and fitness coach during his vacation, specifically to maintain his physical condition in case he receives a call-up to Argentina’s World Cup squad.
That level of dedication and professionalism during what should be a period of rest speaks volumes about the character of the player Tottenham are bringing to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A defender who uses his holiday to train with specialist support staff, not because he has been asked to, but because he wants to be ready if his country calls, is precisely the kind of person Roberto De Zerbi has consistently identified as essential to rebuilding the culture at the club.
The contrast with the mentality problems that have plagued Tottenham throughout the past two seasons could not be more stark. De Zerbi spoke after survival was confirmed about needing players who are good, not just technically, but as people. Senesi, arriving on a free transfer having maintained his fitness through his own initiative during his break, ticks both boxes emphatically.
Tottenham would benefit from Senesi’s potential World Cup involvement
The Argentine international is no stranger to the highest level of the game, and his potential World Cup involvement this summer would only sharpen his readiness for pre-season and give him additional competitive match practice before reporting to Hotspur Way. Should the call come from Lionel Scaloni’s squad, Tottenham will be the club benefiting from a defender arriving with his fitness already at a premium level.
For supporters eager to see the summer rebuild gather further momentum, Senesi’s Ibiza medical represents another concrete step forward. The defensive foundations of De Zerbi’s new Tottenham are taking shape.