Tottenham Hotspur have officially unveiled the shirt numbers for their two latest recruits, defender Tosin Adarabioyo and winger Mykhailo Mudryk, following the completion of their moves to north London.
Tosin has been given the No. 4 shirt, a number that became available after Kevin Danso departed on loan to Sunderland. The defender previously wore No. 4 during his time at Chelsea, though across his career he has also featured in numbers 24, 16 and 38 for various clubs.
Mudryk's arrival marks a fresh chapter for the winger, who is aiming to rebuild momentum in his career after a doping suspension was reduced following a successful appeal in July. Speaking about his switch across London, Mudryk expressed enthusiasm for the new challenge and his reunion with head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
"I can't wait to start training and playing for the club, and I'm so excited to be reunited with Roberto De Zerbi," Mudryk said. "I'm a player who brings speed and creativity, and I want to help in both the offensive and defensive areas. I want to make the fans excited."
De Zerbi, who has previously worked alongside the Ukrainian, praised his qualities and outlined what he expects the winger to add to the squad. "Having worked with Misha earlier in his career, I know exactly what he can bring to our team," De Zerbi said. "He has the quality to change a game with his speed and ability in one-vs-one situations, and is an exciting, attacking talent."
The additions of Tosin and Mudryk come as part of a busy summer of recruitment for Tottenham, who have also brought in Omar Marmoush, Savio, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali in a wave of significant signings aimed at strengthening the squad across multiple positions.
Both new arrivals will now be eager to make an immediate impact as Spurs prepare for a demanding run of Premier League fixtures, starting with a clash against Nottingham Forest before facing Everton. With De Zerbi shaping his squad heavily this summer, the club appears intent on blending experience and pace throughout the team, with Tosin expected to bolster the defensive ranks and Mudryk adding directness and unpredictability going forward.
The timing of Mudryk's move is notable given the circumstances surrounding his suspension earlier in the year. His ban being cut short on appeal has allowed him to resume his career sooner than expected, and joining a club with fresh ambitions under De Zerbi appears to have reignited his enthusiasm for the game. Tottenham's coaching staff will be hopeful that the winger can quickly adapt to the demands of the Premier League and contribute to a squad that has been notably reshaped this summer.
Meanwhile, Tosin's switch to the No. 4 shirt symbolizes a sense of continuity for the defender, who wore the same number during his previous spell in London with Chelsea. His experience and versatility are expected to provide valuable depth to Tottenham's backline as the club navigates a congested fixture list in the weeks ahead.
With pre-season preparations wrapping up, all eyes will now turn to how quickly both players can integrate into De Zerbi's system as Tottenham look to hit the ground running in what promises to be a pivotal campaign.
Based on reporting from Standard Sport.