Tottenham are looking to complete “another bomba” transfer, says head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who described himself “like a shark” when looking to complete the signing of a desired player.
Spurs have been very active in the market this summer, breaking their transfer record twice when signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million ($113.7m) and then Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a deal that could end up being worth as much as £100m ($133.8m).
Jan Paul van Hecke has also arrived from Brighton, while Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have also joined on free transfers. Spurs have also been linked with a deal to bring in Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City.
“Bomba” is a term frequently used by fans on social media for a sudden or unexpected transfer signing.
“The transfer market, it’s not finished for sure,” De Zerbi said, as reported by The Athletic.
“We have completed 60% of our project in the transfer market. Now we have another bomba.”
When asked if the “bomba” was close to being completed, De Zerbi said: “I hope, but it’s not finished, for sure.”
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“In the transfer market, when I want one player, I become like a shark,” De Zerbi later added. “No chance to say no.
“I love working in the transfer market. It’s not pressure, it’s one of the nicest parts of my work, my job.”
Tottenham begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a trip across London to face Brentford on Aug. 22.
