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An experienced Argentina international defender, he will join us on 1 July, subject to international clearance, following the expiration of his contract with AFC Bournemouth.

Marcos said: "It's a very special feeling to be a Tottenham Hotspur player.

"From the first moment, the Club has shown why they want me and how much they want me to be a part of what they are building. It's exciting and something I can't wait to be involved in.

"Every time I step on the pitch, I will do my best to make the fans proud and to take the Club back to the place it belongs. I want to win things with Tottenham and will do everything I can to make that happen."

Sporting Director Johan Lange said: "Marcos is a defender who brings a combination of quality, intelligence and leadership to our squad.

"His experience at the highest level, his composure in possession and his desire to compete for every ball make him an excellent fit for the way we want to play.

"We are delighted to welcome him to the Club and believe this is the perfect place for him as he enters a great stage in his career."

Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi said: "Marcos' experience, quality on the ball, and competitive edge will strengthen us defensively, as well as giving us flexibility in formation.

"He's comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment.

"I also love his mentality and desire to keep improving and I'm looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team."

A physical, left-footed centre-half, Marcos joins us following four impressive seasons with AFC Bournemouth.

Hailing from Concordia, Argentina, he began his career with Buenos Aires giants San Lorenzo, starting in their youth system before progressing to the senior side and making his professional debut in September, 2016.

After a decade in the Argentine capital, he headed to Europe to join Dutch side Feyenoord in 2019 and helped them to the KNVB Cup Final in his first season.

In each of his three campaigns in Rotterdam, he played in European competition, which included playing in all but one of Feyenoord’s 13 matches as they reached the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League Final in 2022.

Moving to England and the Premier League later that year, he joined AFC Bournemouth and has spent the last four years with the seaside club. A key part of the Cherries squad as they have continually climbed the league table, he signed off on the south coast by helping the club secure European football for the first time in its history.

Last term, he enjoyed one of his best campaigns to date. A ball-playing defender, he made over 2,300 passes in the top flight with no outfield player completing more long passes than him (182). Strong at the back and a threat on the attack, no centre-back produced more assists than Marcos while he sat in the Premier League’s top three players for most interceptions, most blocks and most clearances.

An Argentina international since 2022, he has three caps to his name.

Welcome, Marcos!

The 25-year-old midfielder, who registered 14 goal involvements in 28 games this term, entered the action on the hour mark and ensured her nation secured the 4-1 victory over Serbia in Stara Pazova with all five goals coming in the first half.

That emphatic win on the road cemented Denmark’s spot at the top of their qualifying group – ahead of Matilda Vinberg’s and Amanda Nilden’s Sweden - and book their spot for the 2027 World Cup next summer in Brazil.

Our Swedish duo will compete in the World Cup play-offs after helping their nation come from two-nil down to earn a 2-2 draw with Italy.

Amanda completed the full match in Gothenburg and played a key part in halving the deficit on 70 minutes with her corner headed back into the box by Julia Zigiotti Olme before the ball was forced into her own net by Laura Giuliani.

The defender then was involved in the equalising goal minutes later, her corner once again causing problems for Italy and Fridolina Rolfo was able to fire the ball into the roof of the net. Matila Vinberg was a second-half substitute, replacing Monica Jusu Bah just before the hour mark.

Julie Blakstad, Signe Gaupset and Cathinka Tandberg were in action for Norway as they ran out 2-1 winners over Austria and secured second spot in their qualifying group, finishing below Germany.

Charging into the lead just minutes after the break, Julie was on hand to provide the assist for her nation’s second goal in quick succession, her cross from the left of the box headed home by Caroline Graham. Signe was then rewarded a penalty after her attempted volley inside the box was blocked by an arm of an Austria defender, but Graham was unable to convert.

Julie and Signe started and played the full match for Norway while Cathinka Tandberg was a late second-half substitute, as they prepare to compete in the play-offs to book their spot in next summer’s tournament.

Joining them in the play-offs will be Lize Kop’s Netherlands following their 3-1 win over Poland to finish second in Group A2, with our shot stopper once again starting the match for her nation.

In Group B3, Eveliina Summanen and Olga Ahtinen played a crucial part in Finland’s impressive 3-1 win against Portugal to secure their spot in the World Cup play-offs as one of the best runners-up in League B.

Midfielder Eveliina was named in the starting XI and started the move for Nea Lehtola’s second goal in the second period, after she opened the scoring in the opening minutes of the first half, and reinstate their lead following Kika Nazareth’s equaliser on 29 minutes.

The victory was wrapped up 11 minutes from time as Olga, who was introduced from the substitute’s bench just after the hour mark, delivered a corner into the box which was headed home by Eva Nystrom at the back post.

Meanwhile, Japan suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Africa in an international friendly in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Toko Koga was introduced after the break for her nation and completed 45 minutes.

Our captain stepped up his recovery from the knee injury that ruled him out of the final six games of the Premier League season, playing the whole second half of Argentina’s 3-0 win against Iceland at Auburn University in Alabama.

The defender, who returned to action for 27 minutes of Argentina’s first warm-up friendly against Honduras last Saturday (6 June), came on for Lisandro Martinez at the break with La Albiceleste one goal in front thanks to Valentin Barco’s eighth-minute opener.

Cuti and his teammates went on to win 3-0 in the final game before they start their World Cup defence, with Lionel Messi’s 72nd-minute penalty doubling their lead before Thiago Almada finished the game off with three minutes to go.

Meanwhile, Pape’s Senegal played a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas, 10 days after their first preparation match against the United States in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The midfielder played the final 28 minutes of the clash, which the Lions of Teranga finished with 10 players after Nicolas Jackson was dismissed for two yellow card offences in three minutes, coming on for Sunderland’s Habib Diarra.

Argentina begin their World Cup campaign in Group J, hosting Algeria in the early hours of Wednesday, 17 June (2am BST) in Kansas City, while Senegal’s first match in Group I is against 2018 winners France in New York on Tuesday, 16 June (8pm BST).

Today's action

Djed Spence – England friendly against Costa Rica in the USA – kick-off 9pm

SPURSPLAY

It all starts with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at the famous Azteca (now known as the Estadio Banorte) in Mexico City.

Co-hosted by USA and Canada, this will be the 23rd World Cup, the inaugural tournament back in 1930.

As we build up to the summer’s football fest, we take a look at the Spurs players to feature on the greatest stage of all...

Spurs at the World Cup | 2018

Our players came to the fore in Russia in 2018 – as Hugo Lloris became not only the first Spur to win the World Cup, but also the first as captain to be handed the coveted trophy.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane was named captain of England by Gareth Southgate and led the team to the semi-finals, lifting the Golden Boot with his six goals. We had five players representing the Three Lions – Harry, Eric Dier, Dele, Danny Rose and Kieran Trippier – and all five were on the pitch at the end of the heartbreaking semi-final loss to Croatia.

Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertoghen also reached the semi-finals with Belgium, their hopes dashed by Hugo's France, before beating England in the third/fourth place play-off.

Hugo Lloris

Didier Deschamps’ trusted captain again, Hugo started six of France’s seven games in Russia as they were crowned world champions for the second time.

It all began with a 2-1 win against Australia, then a 1-0 win against Peru and with a knockout place secured, Hugo was rested for the final group game, a 0-0 draw against Denmark, with Steve Mandanda coming in.

Hugo was back for a thrilling 4-3 win against Argentina in the Round of 16, clean sheets against Uruguay (2-0) in the quarter-final and Belgium (1-0) – including team-mates Toby, Mousa and Jan – in the semi-final before beating Croatia 4-2 in the final.

Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier, Danny Rose

England returned to the forefront of the world stage in Russia.

Led by Harry Kane’s six goals, Gareth Southgate’s team reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time since another Spurs-inspired team - Gazza and Gary Lineker - did it in 1990.

Our players took a leading role again. Harry scored an injury time winner in the group opener against Tunisia, with Dele also in the starting XI. Eric came off the bench. Harry then hit a hat-trick in the 6-1 win against Panama, securing a knockout berth. Danny came off the bench in that one before making his first start of the tournament against Belgium, where Eric proudly led the team out. Mousa Dembele started for Belgium, who ran out 1-0 winners.

Harry scored again in a nerve-tangling Round of 16 clash against Davinson Sanchez’s Colombia. He was joined in the starting line-up by Dele and Kieran Trippier, with Danny and Eric both coming off the bench. It went to a penalty shoot-out – where our players accounted for three of England’s four successful spot-kicks – Harry, ‘Trips’ and finally Eric with decisive take to finally end England’s penalty hoodoos after shoot-out defeats in 1990, 1998 and 2002.

It was Dele’s turn to shine in the quarter-final against Sweden, heading home England’s second goal in a 2-0 win. Harry and Kieran also started, Eric came off the bench.

That led to the semi-final against Croatia. Kieran handed England a dream start by popping a free-kick into the top corner after just five minutes. However, Ivan Perisic levelled in the 90th minute before Mario Mandzukic delivered the hammer blow in extra time. Harry, Kieran and Dele started, Danny and Eric came off the bench.

Harry, Eric, Kieran and Danny then started the third/fourth play-off against Belgium, with Dele off the bench, as Belgium took the bronze medal with a 2-0 win.

Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele, Jan Vertonghen

Our Belgian trio came home with bronze medals after losing out to Hugo's France in the semi-finals. Toby and Jan started as the Red Devils kicked-off with a 3-0 win against Panama, with Mousa appearing off the bench. Jan and Toby started in the 5-2 win against Tunisia but then only Mousa featured in the 1-0 win against England – Belgium through with three wins in three.

Next up, one of the games of the tournament as Belgium found themselves 2-0 down against Japan in the Round of 16. Jan started the comeback with a looping header on 74 minutes before a grandstand finish - Marouane Fellani equalised in the 90th minute before former Spur Nacer Chadli won it in the fifth minute of added time.

Toby and Jan started again as Belgium famously beat Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals to set up the last four clash against Hugo’s France. All three Spurs players started – meaning we had nine feature across the semi-finals – and Samuel Umtiti’s late goal secured France’s place in the final. Toby and Jan then started again and Mousa came off the bench as Belgium beat England 2-0 in the third/fourth play-off.

Christian Eriksen

Playmaker Christian experienced the highs and lows of World Cup football with Denmark in Russia. The Danes kicked-off with a 1-0 win against and Christian was on target as it ended 1-1 against Australia in game two. Another draw against eventual-champions France (0-0) took Denmark through to meet eventual-finalists Croatia in the Round of 16. It could have been a different story – remember, Croatia went on to beat England in the semi-finals – as Croatia had to come through a penalty shoot-out to progress as it ended 1-1 – and Christian was one of three players to miss from the spot for Denmark.

Davinson Sanchez

Centre-back Davinson started all of Colombia’s matches as their tournament ended in penalty heartbreak against England in the Round of 16. Earlier, Davinson and his defence locked in clean sheets in the second and third games against Poland (3-0) and Senegal (1-0) to secure their progress after losing the first game 2-1 against Japan.

Heung-Min Son

Sonny started all three of South Korea’s group matches and although they didn’t progress, our legendary former striker and skipper still enjoyed a goal-den moment in Russia.

South Korea lost 1-0 to Sweden and then 2-1 to Mexico – Sonny with a late goal – to end their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. However, in the final group game, Young-gwon Kim and Sonny struck in added time to hand their nation a famous 2-0 win against Germany – and knock the Germans out at the group stage.

The Mali international joined us from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2022 and went on to make 111 appearances in all competitions in our colours.

His two competitive goals for us both came in the Premier League against Everton and West Ham United in the opening months of the 2024/25 season before his crowning achievement at the end of that campaign as he helped us lift the UEFA Europa League trophy with impressive performances in both legs of the semi-final against Bodo/Glimt and in the final against Manchester United in Bilbao.

From our Under-21s, we can confirm the departures of Pele Arganese-McDermott, Tyrell Ashcroft, Leo Black, Dante Cassanova, Matthew Craig and Calum Logan following the conclusion of their contracts.

Defender Pele joined our Academy in 2021 from Luton Town and progressed to become a regular at Development Squad level during the recently-concluded campaign while full-back Tyrell arrived from Reading’s Academy in 2022 and was part of our Premier League 2 title-winning side in 2023/24.

Midfielder Leo came up through the age groups with us and helped us win the Under-17 Premier League Cup in 2022/23 before turning pro and earning his first England youth call-up in 2024.

Versatile defender or midfielder Dante also progressed through the ranks in our Academy and helped our Under-21s win the Premier League 2 title in 2023/24, and was named on the bench for the first team on eight occasions during the following campaign.

Central midfielder Matthew joined us in the Under-12s and worked his way through the age groups before making his first team debut away to Leeds United on the final day of the 2022/23 Premier League season, having been named on the bench on another nine occasions. He subsequently spent time on loan at Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley and Mansfield Town, while left-back Calum joined our Academy from Ipswich Town in 2023 and progressed to Under-21 level, enjoying a loan spell at Braintree Town during the recently-concluded campaign.

From our Under-18s, we can confirm the departure of Jamel Beggs, Samal Bangura and Leon Myrtaj following the conclusion of their respective contract and scholarships. Additionally, Elijah Upson has rejected the offer of a contract and will leave the Club.

Jamel, Leon and Elijah have all been with us since the age of seven, while Samal joined in his Under-12 year. All four were part of our young squad that won the Under-17 Premier League Cup in 2024/25.

We extend our grateful thanks to all departing players and their families for their contributions to the club and wish them every success in the future.

Set to enter his 13th year as a Spurs player, Ben has seen it all in N17.

From a League Cup final in his first season, to battling for the Premier League title over the next couple of years and the Champions League Final in 2019.

Helping us to another League Cup final in 2021 and then to Bilbao last year as all the years of hard work and dedication paid off with European glory, the Welshman has quite the Spurs story.

The boy from Swansea has become a man, a husband and father during his 12 years so far in north London and this is now his club. Through all the highs and lows, he wears our badge with honour and pride, ready to give everything for it.

Ever popular among players and staff, he has made friends for a lifetime here, which includes our 2020/21 Welsh contingent in Gareth Bale and Joe Rodon but, most notably, his best friend, Heung-Min Son.

Now, with Ben's future committed to the Club as we look forward to 2026/27, we want to know what is your favourite Ben Davies moment.

Let us know in the comments below...

An incredible servant to our football club, Ben, who has made 363 appearances for us and was a Europa League winner in 2025, will now enter his 13th season as a Spurs player.

Ben said: "Tottenham Hotspur really feels like home. It's been a huge part of my football journey and I'm grateful for what the Club has given me so far in my career.

"It's been difficult over the past few months, not being able to help the team on the pitch in some tough moments due to injury. So I tried to help the boys off it as much as I could, being a voice in the dressing room and around the group, contributing in any way I could.

"My heart's on my sleeve for this Club and I'll give everything for it."

Aged just 21 when he joined us from boyhood club Swansea City back in July, 2014, Ben has enjoyed quite the journey so far in N17.

Helping us to the League Cup Final in his maiden campaign in north London, he was part of a Spurs revolution as we earned our highest Premier League finishes over the next few years, finishing third in 2015/16 before a second placed finish in 2016/17.

One of only 29 players in our history to have played 350 or more games for us, Ben then appeared in all but four games as we enjoyed a magical run to our first-ever Champions League Final in 2018/19. Helping us to another League Cup Final in 2021, the full-back scored one of his 10 goals so far for the Club on our way to the showpiece at Wembley.

In 2021/22, the now 33-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign. An indispensable part of our team on the left of a back three, he played in 43 matches across the campaign including our last 27 Premier League matches on the spin as we produced a remarkable run to secure UEFA Champions League qualification, ending a two-year absence from European football’s elite club competition.

An influential player in the dressing room who has grown into a leadership role, Ben has captained the Club on numerous occasions as he continues to embody the values of Tottenham Hotspur in everything he does.

His greatest night in Lilywhite so far came just last year as we lifted the UEFA Europa League in Bilbao. He was involved in all but two of our matchday squads throughout the tournament as he moved up to our second-highest appearance maker in European football.

Regularly captaining the Wales national team, Ben reached a century of international caps in October last year and has represented his country at three major international tournaments - Euro 2016, Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a record for a Wales player.

Congratulations, Ben!

SPURSPLAY

Our young professionals will face away fixtures against Ebbsfleet United and Hornchurch in July before returning to Queen Elizabeth II – just down the road from our Training Centre – at the beginning of August for the traditional friendly against Enfield Town.

Dates and kick-off times are listed below. Tickets to all matches will be available via the host clubs.

As part of their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, our Under-21s will also be heading to Spain for a week-long training camp in July.

Under-21s’ pre-season fixtures

Sat 18 July – Ebbsfleet United (a) – 1pm – Morrow Stadium

Sat 25 July – Hornchurch (a) – 3pm – Hornchurch Stadium

Tue 4 Aug – Enfield Town (a) – 7.30pm – Queen Elizabeth II Stadium