Sávio Sealed, Brentford Batter Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur Strategy Dispatch · Aug 27, 2026 · 5m

Tottenham splashed out over £300 million this summer, topped off by signing Sávio from Manchester City, only to kick off their season with a tough 3-0 loss at Brentford. Despite star signings and high hopes, Spurs looked off the pace—conceding nearly four expected goals, their worst since 2024. Manager Roberto De Zerbi didn’t sugarcoat it, blaming poor fitness, a disrupted pre-season, and a lack of chemistry among his many new faces. For a club that spent big, the pressure is on to turn spending into results, fast. But here’s the catch: while Spurs paid top dollar for Premier League-proven…