After four seasons at Bournemouth, Marcos Senesi begins a new chapter in his Premier League career with Tottenham Hotspur, bringing valuable top-flight experience to a new-look Spurs side.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Marcos Senesi, speaking on JioHotstar, opened up about his move to the club, his relationship with manager Roberto De Zerbi, and his hopes of winning trophies with Spurs.
On his playing style as a centre back, Senesi said: “I’m a centre-back who likes to play with the ball at my feet. I enjoy helping the team build up from the back and being part of the attacking play. I try to push forward and press high whenever possible and break the opposition’s lines. I don’t like to pass sideways too much. My aim is to be aggressive and help the team create chances. I also focus on reading the game well so that I can intercept passes and start attacks quickly. For me, defending is not just about stopping the opponent; it’s also about starting our own attacks.”
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On his move to Tottenham Hotspur, he said: “Tottenham Hotspur really showed me that they wanted me. They explained why they wanted me and what they expect from me. When you hear that kind of clarity from a club, it makes the decision easy. I was excited from day one, and I’m really happy to be a player for Spurs. The project here is ambitious, and I want to be part of it. I’m looking forward to working with the team and giving my best on the pitch.”
De Zerbi has a clear philosophy, says Senesi
On how having familiar faces around will help him settle quickly at the club, Senesi said: “I played against Roberto De Zerbi when he was managing Brighton, and I really like the way his teams play. He has a clear philosophy, and I’m looking forward to working under him. I also know Dominic Solanke from our time together at Bournemouth. He is a good player and a good person to have around. I know Rodrigo Bentancur from playing against him in youth football in Argentina. So, I already have a few familiar faces around me. That should make settling in much easier. It always helps when you know some of the lads before you even walk through the door.”
On wanting to make the fans proud and win trophies with Spurs, he said: “I will give my best to make the fans proud and help the team win trophies. I want to be a good teammate and put in the hard work every day. The goal is to take Tottenham back to where they belong – competing at the highest level. I think that’s the aim for everyone at the club. There is no greater motivation than that. We know what we have to do, and we are ready to work for it.”
