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title: "‘I know’ – Roberto De Zerbi reveals reason behind Tottenham’s deadline-day signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
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published: "2026-09-02T10:21:29Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T16:56:34Z"
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# ‘I know’ – Roberto De Zerbi reveals reason behind Tottenham’s deadline-day signing

**Tottenham signed two players on deadline day as they completed a double deal for [Mykhaylo Mudryk](https://readtottenham.com/tag/mykhaylo-mudryk/) and [Tosin Adarabioyo](https://readtottenham.com/2026/09/02/amazing-tosin-adarabioyo-names-the-tottenham-player-who-convinced-him-to-seal-deadline-day-transfer/) from Chelsea.**

While the latter signed on a permanent deal as Kevin Danso’s replacement, Mudryk arrives on an initial loan deal with an option to make the deal permanent for £75m.

The Ukrainian hasn’t played a competitive game of football in over two years due to a ban but is looking to get his career back on track under [De Zerbi](https://readtottenham.com/2026/08/14/tottenham-given-massive-attacker-boost-de-zerbi-wants-72m-man-and-savinho/), who he knows quite well due to their previous stints with Shakhtar Donetsk.

And now, the Italian has revealed exactly what Mudryk could bring to Tottenham after his surprise deadline-day move.

## Roberto De Zerbi states what Mykhaylo Mudryk will give Tottenham

“Having worked with Misha earlier in his career, I know exactly what he can bring to our team,” said De Zerbi via Tottenham’s official website.

“He has the quality to change a game with his speed and ability in one-vs-one situations, and is an exciting, attacking talent.

“I will demand a lot from Misha and it is our job to help him find the best version of himself.

“If we do that, then he can become a very important player for us. I am very happy he chose to come here, and I cannot wait to work with him again.”

> We are delighted to announce the signing of Ukraine international forward Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan ✍️\
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> 🔗 [https://t.co/sTK5X6I4wJ](https://t.co/sTK5X6I4wJ) [pic.twitter.com/NmK8jJTtm8](https://t.co/NmK8jJTtm8)
>
> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) [September 1, 2026](https://x.com/SpursOfficial/status/2094893088896376970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Mudryk catapulted himself to superstardom under De Zerbi and earned himself a big-money move to Chelsea.

It hasn’t worked out for him in the Premier League so far, but there is very clearly a player there waiting to come out of his shell and really express himself.

And who better to do it under than a coach who knows him better than anyone else in world football?