Tottenham confirm signing of Marcos Senesi, No. 5 shirt
Short overview
Tottenham Hotspur have officially signed Argentine defender Marcos Senesi from Feyenoord. The 26-year-old World Cup winner will wear the number 5 shirt.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Argentine defender Marcos Senesi, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 26-year-old centre-back arrives from Dutch side Feyenoord and has been assigned the number 5 shirt.
Deal details
While the exact transfer fee and contract length have not been disclosed, the deal is understood to have been finalized in recent days. Senesi becomes Tottenham's second signing of the summer window.
Player profile
Senesi, a left-footed centre-back, is highly regarded for his ball-playing ability and aerial strength. He has earned multiple caps for Argentina and was part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. At Feyenoord, he made over 100 appearances and helped the club reach the Europa Conference League final in 2022.
Shirt number
The number 5 shirt at Tottenham has previously been worn by notable defenders, including Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld. Senesi will look to make his mark in Spurs' backline under manager Ange Postecoglou.
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