Here we go! Tottenham signs the Premier League sensation
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
London's Tottenham Hotspur has pulled off one of the most high-profile and expensive transfers of this summer within the Premier League.
Details: According to insider Fabrizio Romano and his iconic catchphrase “Here we go!”, Spurs have reached a fundamental agreement with Brighton for the purchase of talented Dutch center-back Jan Paul van Hecke. The London club's management acted with remarkable efficiency, fully meeting the financial demands of the Seagulls and sealing the deal in record time.
Roberto De Zerbi had made signing a quality centre-back his top priority in this transfer window, and the club's leadership delivered exactly what the Italian manager requested.
The transfer fee will be a staggering £52 million. The clubs have already shaken hands and signed all the required documents, as the 26-year-old Dutchman had agreed personal terms with Spurs last week and gave his full consent to make the move to London.
It's worth noting that this season, the Dutch defender made 40 appearances for Brighton across all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €45 million.
Reminder: Tottenham is close to extending the contract with their defender Pedro Porro.
