Overview
- Inter and Tottenham confirmed the transfer on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after Spence passed medical checks in Milan and signed a contract running until 30 June 2031.
- Multiple outlets report the package at roughly €30m–€35m including performance add-ons, with media citing a base fee near €30m plus up to about €5m in bonuses.
- Coverage consistently notes a 10% sell-on clause in the deal but disagrees on the beneficiary, with some reports saying Tottenham hold the right and at least one saying Middlesbrough do.
- Sporting context drove the move: Spence’s strong 2026 World Cup showing raised his profile and Inter see him as a tactical replacement for Denzel Dumfries while John Stones also joins their back line.
- Tottenham issued a formal farewell as they prepare squad adjustments and the remaining formalities are registration and league paperwork, with Spence’s playing role at Inter and any future resale value now ones to watch.