Djed Spence: Tottenham Sign Middlesbrough Defender On Five-year Contract
Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence today in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million)
Spence agreed to a five-year contract with Tottenham till June 2027 after impressing during a loan spell with Championship side Nottingham Forest last season.
The 21-year-old right-back’s initial price is believed to be £12.5 million but that could rise to £20 million if add-on clauses are reached.
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Spence shot to prominence as Forest won promotion to the Premier League via the second-tier play-offs last term.
Tottenham boss, Antonio Conte, has been on a major recruitment drive since leading his team to Champions League qualification via a top four finish in the Premier League.
The addition of Spence follows Conte’s moves for Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison and Clement Lenglet.
His temporary switch to Forest kick-started his career, earning him England Under-21 recognition in March and now a dream move to Tottenham.
Djed Spence: Tottenham Sign Middlesbrough Defender On Five-year Contract