Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Bournemouth center-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer, with the Argentina international agreeing to a four-year contract.
The 29-year-old will officially join the North London club on June 30 when his current deal at the Vitality Stadium expires.
Senesi chose Spurs despite interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid.
Part of Squad Overhaul Under De Zerbi
The transfer is a key part of a squad rebuild under manager Roberto De Zerbi, who is looking to strengthen the team after securing Premier League safety with a narrow 1-0 win over Everton.
"We close one page and we open another page today," De Zerbi said.
"We have no time. We have to organise the next season, we have to begin a stronger team."
De Zerbi added that arriving during a difficult period ultimately made the squad stronger.
"I came in a difficult moment and I think it made us stronger," he said.
"We can become better for sure - as a coach, as players, as a club, and we cannot make the same mistakes."
Senesi started 37 league matches and recorded five assists during the 2025-26 season, helping Bournemouth finish sixth and qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.
He ranked second in the Premier League for blocks and clearances.
Arsenal Also Looking to Strengthen
Meanwhile, newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal are also planning squad reinforcements following their first top-flight title win in 22 years, ahead of their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
"We think we have a chance here to dominate," said co-chair Josh Kroenke.
Kroenke stated the club intends to keep investing because rival teams will inevitably improve.
"We have very strong foundations in place to continue to build and try to sustain," he said.
"So, we're going to look to strengthen because we know that teams around us are going to get better."
Kroenke also confirmed that extending manager Mikel Arteta's contract is the club's utmost priority.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz expressed confidence ahead of the European final, pointing to their earlier EFL Cup final defeat against Manchester City as a turning point.
Elsewhere in the league, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave after failing to agree on a new deal, despite expressing a desire to stay just last month.
Tottenham is also close to completing a deal for free agent left-back Andy Robertson, who confirmed he nearly moved to North London in January.
