Tottenham endured a turbulent season with three managers: Thomas Frank lasted less than eight months before being sacked, interim Igor Tudor departed after 44 days, and De Zerbi took over for the final seven games. Frank struggled to connect with fans and faced criticism for a "safety-first" approach. Van de Ven believes De Zerbi will transform the team with better football, aided by record signings and a full pre-season. "It's going to be more with the ball, I think, more about playing football... more enjoyable for people to watch because we'll be playing offensive football," Van de Ven said. He added De Zerbi brings "passion," "mentality," and "good energy."

Earlier this month Spurs broke their transfer record twice in two days, signing midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m before bringing in Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for £100m. Netherlands team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke joined from Brighton for £52m, alongside free transfers Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson and Martin Dubravka. "The feeling of the team is really good," Van de Ven added. "I have really enjoyed working with him... the guys who are coming in have been unbelievable as well. They have fit in well to the group."