Tottenham complete £52m Van Hecke signing as De Zerbi focuses on defence
Spurs bolster backline with third summer signing Defender reunited with former Brighton head coach Tottenham have completed their third signing of the summer after Jan
Spurs bolster backline with third summer signing Defender reunited with former Brighton head coach Tottenham have completed their third signing of the summer after Jan Paul van Hecke joined from Brighton.
Spurs made a move for Dutch international centre-back Van Hecke after a terrible 2025-26 campaign where Roberto De Zerbi’s team secured Premier League survival with a final-day home victory over Everton.
De Zerbi worked with Van Hecke during two seasons at Brighton and earmarked the defender as a key component of rebuilding Tottenham. After two bids earlier this month were rejected, a £52m offer was accepted and the 26-year-old has signed a long-term contract.
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