Former Tottenham manager predicts where Spurs might finish in the PL next year under Roberto De Zerbi

Former Tottenham manager predicts where Spurs might finish in the PL next year under Roberto De Zerbi

Harry Redknapp’s Bold Prediction: Tottenham to Storm Back into Top Six Under De Zerbi

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has delivered a confident verdict on the club’s future under Roberto De Zerbi, predicting an immediate return to the Premier League’s top six despite two consecutive seasons of relegation scraps .

“They Were So Lucky”

Redknapp hasn’t held back in his assessment of Spurs’ recent plight. He described the team as “shocking, absolutely shocking” and believes they were fortunate to avoid the drop . He pointed to a crucial late-season win against an under-strength Aston Villa side—who rested players for a European semi-final—as the “biggest break of all” that ultimately kept Tottenham up .

The Recruitment Problem

The former boss was scathing about the club’s transfer strategy, arguing that millions have been wasted on “average players who haven’t performed” . He admitted: “I don’t even know who half of them are, to be honest—60 million here, 50 million there, 70 million there” . Redknapp insists the recruitment department “has not been very good” and that a major squad overhaul is essential .

Why Redknapp Believes in De Zerbi

Despite the criticism, Redknapp is genuinely excited by De Zerbi’s appointment. He praised the Italian’s “winner” mentality and enthusiasm, noting how he “won’t stand for” the standards that have plagued Spurs over the past two years . Speaking to Sky Sports, Redknapp revealed he had spoken to Adam Lallana, who described De Zerbi as “amazing to work for” at Brighton .

The Verdict: Top Six (or Even Top Five)

So where does Redknapp see Spurs finishing? He has predicted a top-six finish—and in some interviews, even a top-five finish that could secure Champions League football .

“I think the new manager has sorted it out. Tottenham next year, for sure they’ll be a top-six team. De Zerbi, I like him. He did a great job at Brighton. I think next year they’ll be up there.”

Redknapp points to the club’s infrastructure—the stadium, the training ground, and promised investment—as reasons for optimism . With Andy Robertson already signed and further additions planned, he believes De Zerbi can build a team that will “never be in that position again” .

Given the dramatic contrast between Redknapp’s brutal honesty about the current squad and his optimism about De Zerbi’s impact, it’s clear he views the Italian as the catalyst for one of the Premier League’s most remarkable turnarounds.