Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven

Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de VenImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Micky van de Ven joined Spurs from Wolfsburg in 2023ByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporter in SydneyPublished2 minutes agoCommentsMicky van de Ven says Tottenham's record spending highlights a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season - and backed the team to play "more enjoyable" football under Roberto de Zerbi.Tottenham have finished 17th in the Premier League in back-to-back years and only narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of last season.Under De Zerbi, who was appointed in late March, Spurs have spent a club record £237m this summer.Defender Van de Ven is in talks over a new contract, having joined Tottenham in 2023 on a six-year deal."It's really good that you can see the club has made some changes," the 25-year-old told BBC Sport in Sydney, where the club are on their pre-season tour."You can see the club has a new ambition. It's something that's really important for players who have been here for a long time."Last season was a stressful season, unacceptable from our side, so to leave all of that behind and go into the new season fresh means a lot."Richarlison scores as Spurs beat Auckland at Eden ParkUnhappy Tottenham players should leave - De ZerbiPublished1 day agoTottenham had three managers last season, with Thomas Frank managing less than eight months in charge before being sacked after a dismal start to the season.Interim manager Igor Tudor left the club after 44 days before De Zerbi took over with seven games of the season remaining.Frank struggled to connect with the Tottenham fans and was criticised for playing with a "safety-first" approach.Van de Ven believes De Zerbi will have the team playing better football, helped by the new signings and a full pre-season to drill the squad. "It's going to be different compared to the manager we had last season,"...