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Spurs stay up after De Zerbi arrives in the nick of time

Reuters

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur faced relegation concerns due to consistent managerial changes, poor player recruitment, and weak home performances. The appointment of Roberto de Zerbi as coach has been a pivotal turning point, offering hope for reversing a significant decline.

Roberto de Zerbi, formerly of Brighton, took over a Tottenham side in dire straits, with the club on the brink of relegation for the first time since 1977.
Under de Zerbi's guidance, Tottenham secured 11 points in his first seven games, successfully navigating the relegation battle and ensuring their Premier League status.
This turnaround starkly contrasts with the five points Tottenham had gathered in the 13 matches prior to his arrival.
The club has experienced seven years of decline since their Champions League final appearance in 2019, marked by five permanent managers and a net spend of 850 million euros on signings, many of whom proved unsuccessful.
De Zerbi acknowledged the pride in his squad's response but emphasized the immediate need to rebuild and prevent future suffering.
He believes a core group of players are good enough but stressed the necessity of adding "first-level players" to compete.
De Zerbi aims to build a team that can compete next season and bring happiness to the fans, moving away from the "embarrassing" position the club found itself in.