Van de Ven signs new long-term deal with Spurs

What the report says

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has signed a new long-term contract, with the player saying the club’s direction was a key reason for staying. The BBC reports that the Netherlands international, who joined Spurs from Wolfsburg in 2023 on a deal running to 2029, had been weighing his future before Roberto de Zerbi’s appointment in March, which proved important in his decision to extend his stay.

Van de Ven said he has enjoyed his time at Spurs and believes the club is moving in the right direction. De Zerbi described him as one of the strongest centre-backs in Europe and an important part of the team’s future. Since arriving from the Bundesliga, the 25-year-old has made 96 appearances in all competitions and has earned 24 caps for the Netherlands.

The BBC also notes broader context around Tottenham’s recent progress and challenges: the club won the Europa League in 2025, while Van de Ven captained the side in the final six matches of last season as they avoided relegation. Spurs have also spent heavily this summer, including a club-record move for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, underlining an effort to strengthen the squad.

In a separate update, midfielder James Maddison said he is “feeling good” and has not suffered any recurrence of injury ahead of the new season. Tottenham begin their Premier League campaign at Brentford on 22 August.