Overview
- Tottenham confirmed on Monday that Micky van de Ven has signed a new contract but did not disclose its length or financial terms; several outlets report the deal runs five years to mid-2031 with a large pay rise.
- Van de Ven said he is proud to commit to the club and is “excited about what’s to come,” describing his bond with Spurs, the fans, and the squad’s direction under the current management.
- Sporting director Johan Lange and head coach Roberto De Zerbi publicly praised Van de Ven’s development and importance to the team, noting he captained Tottenham for the final six matches of last season.
- The renewal follows reported summer interest from Barcelona and Liverpool and effectively rules out those moves for now, even as Tottenham face possible defensive departures including Cristian Romero.
- Since joining from Wolfsburg in 2023, Van de Ven has played close to 100 games for Spurs, made key contributions such as a decisive clearance in the 2025 Europa League final, and now anchors the club’s short- and medium-term defensive rebuild.