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Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham outlines De Zerbi stance and admits future transfer issues

The Tottenham Hotspur CEO has been speaking about his head coach with the north London club sitting bottom of the Premier League table

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:35 AM
Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham outlines De Zerbi stance and admits future transfer issues
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham expressed full confidence in head coach Roberto De Zerbi despite a winless league start.
  • Venkatesham warned that future transfer spending will be constrained by Premier League and UEFA financial regulations.
  • Spurs committed more than £300 million across 10 permanent signings during a 35-transaction summer transfer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham has expressed confidence in head coach Roberto De Zerbi despite the team sitting bottom of the Premier League table. Speaking at a meeting with the Fan Advisory Board, Venkatesham backed the manager and summer recruits following a winless start to the season and an early Carabao Cup exit against Liverpool.

Venkatesham also acknowledged financial constraints, warning that future transfers will face hurdles under Premier League and UEFA financial regulations. After committing over £300 million to 10 summer signings, the club faces rising costs, a lack of European revenue, and no recorded profit since 2019.

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