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Spurs Reach £52m Van Hecke Agreement
Tottenham are going full throttle in the transfer market, landing two experienced defenders on free deals, agreeing a £52 million fee for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, and eyeing Sandro Tonali in what could smash their transfer record. Van Hecke, fresh off a standout season and a World Cup start for the Netherlands, fits perfectly into De Zerbi’s high-possession system — and securing him at a fixed, no-add-ons price is a statement of both intent and shrewd negotiation. With Cristian Romero’s future uncertain, Spurs are hedging their bets: if Romero leaves, Van Hecke slots straight in; if he…
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