Micky Van de Ven close to agreeing new Tottenham contract | OneFootball

Tottenham are close to securing the long-term future of star defender Micky van de Ven, with negotiations over a lucrative new contract at an advanced stage.

The 25-year-old ‘Rolls-Royce’ defender, who has established himself as one of the Premier League’s top centre-backs since arriving from VfL Wolfsburg in 2023, is set to receive a significant pay rise to reflect his status as a cornerstone of Spurs’ project.

While Van de Ven’s current contract runs until 2029, Spurs’ hierarchy prioritised locking down the Dutchman following mounting interest from elite European clubs in recent transfer windows.

A crucial factor in the breakthrough has been Van de Ven’s enthusiasm for the club’s ambitious summer rebuild and renewed ambition.

Following a difficult domestic campaign last season, Tottenham have backed their new manager with substantial transfer investment, bringing in high-profile signings such as Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Speaking on Spurs’ pre-season tour, Van de Ven publicly signalled his satisfaction with the team’s new trajectory: “It’s really good that you can see the club has made some changes. They have brought a really good new manager and some really good new signings. You can see the club has new ambition.”

His willingness to extend comes at a vital time for Tottenham’s backline. With defensive partner Cristian Romero set for a high-profile move to Inter Milan, Van de Ven is primed to assume full responsibility as the leader of the defence.

His elite recovery speed, ball-carrying ability from deep, and commanding presence make him indispensable.

For Tottenham, retaining Van de Ven secures a solid foundation at the back as they aim to mount a renewed charge up the Premier League table.