Transfer 'shark' De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths
Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back up the Premier League table.
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Notable Quotes
"I deserve to want the top players, because now Tottenham deserves to build up a top team."
— Roberto de Zerbi , Executive
"In the transfer market, when I want one player, I become like a shark."
— Roberto de Zerbi , Executive
"I love working in the transfer market. It's not a pressure, it's one of the nicest parts in my work, in my job."
— Roberto de Zerbi , Executive
"I told Fernandes' father that I would be his 'second dad' and look after him in England."
— Roberto de Zerbi , Executive
Key People
Andrew Robertson is the captain of the Scotland national football team.
Cristian Romero is an Argentine professional football player who plays as a defender.
Dan Lewindon is the performance director for Tottenham Hotspur.
Guglielmo Vicario is a 29-year-old Italian international goalkeeper.
Jan Paul van Hecke is a 25-year-old Dutch centre-back.
Johan Lange is the technical director at Tottenham Hotspur.
Martin Dubravka is a new goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur.
Mateus Fernandes is a 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder.
Rafi Moersen is the director of football operations for Tottenham Hotspur.
Roberto de Zerbi is the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
Sandro Tonali is a professional football midfielder for Newcastle United and the Italy national team.
Vinai Venkatesham is the chief executive of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back up the Premier League table.
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