Inter Milan have finalized the acquisition of Djed Spence from Tottenham for £30m. According to reports, the agreement includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause between the two clubs. The full-back traveled to Italy on Friday to undergo his medical examination as negotiations progressed toward completion.
Spence garnered attention following England’s third-place finish at the World Cup earlier in the summer. However, his path to regular playing time at Tottenham appeared limited given the club’s depth at defensive positions. Pedro Porro holds the primary right-back role, while Destiny Udogie, Andy Robertson, Souza and Ben Davies can all operate at left-back.
Inter Milan had targeted Spence as a right-wing-back option after unsuccessful attempts to negotiate a deal for Al Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby. Spence possessed three years remaining on his Tottenham contract with an optional additional year but expressed enthusiasm for the transfer. His decision was influenced by a positive six-month loan experience with Genoa in Italy from January 2024.
Tottenham originally signed Spence from Middlesbrough in July 2022 in a deal valued at up to £20m. The defender posted a farewell message to the club on social media, expressing gratitude to staff, players and supporters while referencing a significant moment in Bilbao. The transfer sees Spurs recoup substantially more than their initial investment in the player, though some observers noted the fee may not fully reflect his potential impact.
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