Tottenham have confirmed that defender Djed Spence has signed a brand new long-term contract with the membership.
Spence, 24, joined Spurs from Middlesbrough in 2022 however endured a troublesome begin to life in North London, making simply six appearances in his first season beneath Antonio Conte and spending outing on mortgage with Rennes, Leeds United and Genoa.
He didn’t make his full Premier League debut for the membership till December 2024 – greater than two years after signing.
Nevertheless, the right-back loved a breakthrough within the second half of final season beneath Ange Postecoglou, turning into a daily starter and taking part in a pivotal position in Spurs’ European marketing campaign.
His progress has now been rewarded with contemporary phrases that underline his standing as a part of the membership’s long-term plans.
Spence has made 42 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham, scoring twice, and began each the UEFA Tremendous Cup defeat to PSG and Spurs’ opening-day Premier League win over Burnley.
The England Beneath-21 worldwide will subsequent be in motion when Postecoglou’s facet journey to champions Manchester Metropolis on August 23.
With the health of Future Udogie a relentless query mark at Spurs, Spence has taken his likelihood to step up and fill the void left by the Italian.
Some Spurs followers even query whether or not Spence ought to hold his beginning spot when Udogie does ultimately return.
