Yes Spurs have finished 17th twice.
But they've also been in Europe 17 out of 20 seasons.
During Spurs worst period, Aston Villa have only matched them.
Newcastle can't even touch them.
Spurs have a bigger fan base, bigger pull and bigger finances.
Facts.
I hear a few concerns from Spurs fans about Tonali's lack of progressive passing but I think with Van Hecke and Senesi coming in at CB who are statistically the two best ball playing CB's in the league means the need for a super progressive midfielder is less than before.
De Zerbi will also use Tonali much more to his strengths than Howe and we will see more of Tonali's quality on the ball under De Zerbi which he showed at Milan. Tonali is more than capable of doing the work needed on the ball.
Kudus/ Savinho carrying out wide. Senesi/ Van Hecke in build up, I think Tonali will be a very good addition for Tottenham.
Roberto De Zerbi wanted Jan Paul van Hecke and Tottenham went and got him ✅
There will be debate about the price, but Spurs have signed three defenders for £52million.
To get JPVH early and before Romero has gone feels a real shift from owners #thfc
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🚨 Tottenham set to open talks with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali after van Hecke, Robertson and Senesi done.
Tonali, keen on the move as exclusively revealed. Reports of Tonali using Spurs to open doors to other clubs described as not true.
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Summary
🇳🇱 #Tottenham agree £52m deal to sign Jan Paul Van Hecke from Brighton.
🇮🇹 Spurs set to open talks with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali, with the midfielder KEEN on joining the club.
🧘 Spurs are continuing talks with Manchester City for Savinho.
Big summer ahead! 👀🔔
Jan Paul van Hecke wist snel dat hij naar Roberto de Zerbi en Tottenham Hotspur wilde. Het duurde iets langer dan gewenst tot Brighton & Hove Albion akkoord, maar zorgen waren er nooit. De Oranje-international had zijn keuze al ruim voor het WK gemaakt en maakt een droomtransfer.
🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Jan Paul van Hecke. Deal for 26yo #Netherlands int’l worth £52m fixed, no add-ons. Luka Vuskovic situation separate; 2nd #BHAFC offer worth £35m rejected by #THFC@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/1D4yy6dJp3
🚨 Tottenham agree deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, here we go! 💣
New defender wanted by De Zerbi joining on £52m deal, agreement club to club done after player accepted #THFC conditions last week.
All done and Vuskovic separate case, as @David_Ornstein reports.
🇦🇷🥤Mauricio Pochettino: "Hydration breaks? I don't like it. I only like it when the conditions are extreme. But when the conditions are good, it is unnecessary." (BBC)
🚨 More on Sandro Tonali and Spurs exclusive story.
#THFC believe Tonali’s open to joining and keen on the move, while talks with Newcastle will follow on price/package.
Tottenham want to go ahead strong and get it done as it’s a priority target wanted by De Zerbi.
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