Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has revealed that new manager Roberto de Zerbi allowed the squad to bond over drinks as part of preparations for the new Premier League season. The gesture comes as the club looks to rebuild team spirit and improve significantly after a disappointing 17th-place finish last season.

Maddison's comments were shared in a BBC Sport video interview, in which he credited De Zerbi's approach to fostering unity within the squad ahead of the campaign. The remarks follow news that Spurs have agreed a £75m deal to sign Savinho, signalling ambition for a stronger season under their new head coach.