Djed Spence picks Inter Milan as Tottenham seal £27m exit | OneFootball

Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement for Djed Spence to leave the club, with the defender closing in on a high-profile move to Italian giants Inter Milan.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given his trademark “here we go” confirmation, revealing that Tottenham and Inter have agreed a transfer fee worth €31.5 million (£27m).

Personal terms have also been fully agreed with Spence, who actively pushed for the move after deciding that a new challenge in Serie A was the best option for his career

Fabrizio Romano confirms Djed Spence to Inter Milan

Romano confirmed on X that a verbal agreement is now in place between Tottenham and Inter for the England international.

The deal is worth €31.5m, while Spence has also reached a full agreement with the Nerazzurri after making it clear that he wanted to join the Italian giants.

The move represents a significant piece of business for Tottenham, who will receive a substantial fee for a player who had been linked with a potential departure throughout the summer.

Fabrizio Romano revealed on X:

Man United and Liverpool were interested in Djed Spence

Before Inter Milan stepped up their pursuit, Spence had attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.

Liverpool were both linked with the Tottenham full-back, while his representatives had also made his availability known to potential suitors including Manchester United.

The 25-year-old’s versatility made him an attractive option, with Spence capable of operating effectively as both a right-back and left-back.

But Inter ultimately moved in quickly and capitalised on Spence’s preference for returning to Italian football.

Why Djed Spence wanted to leave Tottenham

Spence’s desire to depart North London stems primarily from his pursuit of regular first-team minutes.

Despite coming off an impressive individual stretch that earned him key international minutes with England,

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Spence faced an uncertain starting role under Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who could not offer him guaranteed week-in, week-out action.

Having previously enjoyed a productive loan spell in Italy with Genoa, Spence was eager to embrace a full-time return to Serie A in search of a fresh challenge.

The transfer provides Tottenham with substantial funds to fuel their ongoing squad overhaul, while giving Spence the primary starting role he craves at the highest level of European football.