James Maddison sends emotional message as new Tottenham exit confirmed
Tottenham Hotspur player Manor Solomon has transferred to West Ham United, prompting an emotional farewell from teammate James Maddison. The move is part of a broader squad overhaul by manager Roberto De Zerbi ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Why it matters
Squad restructuring at major Premier League clubs influences team performance and fan sentiment during the pre-season period.
James Maddison has been forced to bid farewell to another teammate at Tottenham Hotspur as changes continue ahead of 2026-27.
Roberto De Zerbi has made some huge changes to the squad since coming in as the manager, signing Sandro Tonali , Mateus Fernandes , Jan Paul van Hecke , Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson .
Spurs are yet to lose during pre-season, helping to build a lot of confidence amidst the fanbase, but nothing is certain until the new campaign kicks off.
The Lilywhites kick off their season against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 August, but there is still plenty of time for twists and turns.
De Zerbi has already offloaded the likes of Will Lankshear , Luka Vuskovic and Radu Dragusin , and the current squad is just far too big for domestic competitions.
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