Micky van de Ven signs long‑term contract with Tottenham Hotspur

Dutch centre‑back Micky van de Ven has agreed a new five‑year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, with an option to extend the deal until 2032. The agreement includes a significant rise in his weekly salary, placing him among the club’s highest earners and securing his services amid interest from other European clubs.

The contract cements Van de Ven’s role in Roberto De Zerbi’s tactical system, where his left‑footed ball distribution and recovery speed are key to the team’s high‑line press. He joins recent defensive signings Jan Paul van Hecke and Marco Senesi, providing continuity as Spurs rebuild their back line. Van de Ven, a Netherlands international who featured at the World Cup, said the team will play “more with the ball” under De Zerbi’s guidance.