Spurs only escaped relegation on the final day of the Premier League season last term but have spent £237 million on new recruits this summer - including club-record fees for midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali - and the defender has praised the club's plans for progress after an "unacceptable" campaign.

Speaking to BBC Sport on the club's pre-season tour in Sydney, Australia, Van de Ven said: "It's really good that you can see the club has made some changes.

"You can see the club has a new ambition. It's something that's really important for players who have been here for a long time.

"Last season was a stressful season, unacceptable from our side, so to leave all of that behind and go into the new season fresh means a lot."

The new campaign will be Roberto De Zerbi's first full season in charge and Van de Ven expects Spurs to play "offensive football" under the Italian coach, compared to the pragmatic approach of former boss Thomas Frank.

The Dutch international said: "It's going to be different compared to the manager we had last season.

"It's going to be more with the ball, I think, more about playing football. I think it's also going to be more enjoyable for people to watch because we'll be playing offensive football.

"You can see he [De Zerbi] has brought a lot of passion into our group, a lot in terms of mentality and passion on the pitch.

"It is something we needed because everybody was a little bit down.

"He brings a lot of good energy and, from pre-season, we have really had the time to bring his football into the team. That's really enjoyable."

Spurs have bought in six new first-team players this summer and Van de Ven feels that the additions have settled in well so far.

He said: "The feeling of the team is really good, to be honest.

"I have really enjoyed working with him [De Zerbi]. That's what we have been doing in this pre-season, and the guys who are coming in have been unbelievable as well.

"They have fit in well with the group."