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Tottenham accused of third summer transfer mistake and ‘wasting’ money on new signings

A reputed Italian journalist has come down hard on Tottenham’s summer business, particularly the club’s decision to let Djed Spence leave. Spurs completed a full…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Journalist Massimo Marianella criticized Tottenham for selling Djed Spence to Inter Milan for £30m.
Tottenham sold Spence on a permanent transfer after he sought guarantees for regular starting minutes.
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi stated he could not promise starts due to competition from Pedro Porro.

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Italian journalist Massimo Marianella has criticized Tottenham Hotspur for selling defender Djed Spence to Inter Milan for £30m. Speaking to Sky Italia, Marianella labeled the transfer a mistake by Spurs during a summer of heavy spending, praising the 26-year-old's impact in Serie A following an injury-interrupted start.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi previously explained that the club sanctioned Spence's permanent departure because the full-back demanded regular playing time. De Zerbi noted he could not guarantee starting spots amid fierce competition with right-back Pedro Porro.

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