Djed Spence has completed a permanent transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Inter Milan in a deal reported to be worth €30m (£26m), the clubs have confirmed. The 26-year-old right-back, who enjoyed a breakout tournament for England at the World Cup, has signed a five-year contract with the Italian champions.
From Spurs to San Siro
Spence joined Tottenham in 2022 for an initial fee of £12.5m after moving from Middlesbrough. He made 59 appearances for Spurs and was part of the squad that won the Europa League in 2025, a campaign culminating in victory over Manchester United in Bilbao.
The player’s departure follows a period of change at Tottenham. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is reported to have wished to retain Spence, but the full-back has elected to move on. His exit comes soon after club captain Cristian Romero left for Atlético Madrid in a separate deal worth £34m, and after Tottenham secured the future of other defensive options, including a new contract for first-choice right-back Pedro Porro and the arrival of left-back Andy Robertson from Liverpool.
International form and club implications
Spence featured in all eight of England's matches at the World Cup and was widely regarded as one of his country's more surprising standouts, making an impression both when starting and from the bench. His performances at international level are likely to have increased his market value and made him an attractive prospect for clubs in Europe's top leagues.
For Tottenham, the sale raises immediate squad questions. De Zerbi has yet to name a direct replacement ahead of the club’s opening game of the season. The funds from Spence’s sale reduce a wage bill and could be redeployed in transfer activity, but they also remove a young, home-grown international option from the back line as Spurs prepare for domestic and European commitments.
- Player: Djed Spence, 26
- From: Tottenham Hotspur
- To: Inter Milan
- Fee: €30m (£26m), five-year contract
"A special chapter comes to an end, It's been some journey, with plenty of memories, moments and experiences that I'll carry with me for forever, especially that night in Bilbao," Spence wrote in a farewell message to supporters.
What this means for England and Inter
From England’s perspective, Spence’s move to Serie A could be beneficial. Regular minutes at a club of Inter’s size would keep him in contention for national selection, particularly with a manager who values players competing in top European competitions. Yet playing time is not guaranteed at a club with established options and high expectations.
Inter gain a versatile full-back who can operate on either side, and who arrives with recent international experience and European success. The five-year contract signals long-term planning by the Italian side, which already fielded international team-mate John Stones at San Siro after earlier signings strengthened their defensive options.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee to Inter | €30m (£26m) |
| Spence appearances for Spurs | 59 |
| Spurs initial signing fee (2022) | £12.5m |
| Romero transfer referenced | £34m to Atlético Madrid |
There are still unanswered questions. Tottenham’s recruitment strategy for a replacement remains unclear, and how Spence will adapt to Serie A football and to Inter’s tactical demands is yet to be seen. For supporters, the farewell marks the end of a chapter that included domestic silverware and a platform that helped relaunch his international career.
All parties will now focus on the coming season: Spurs on plugging the gap in their squad, Inter on integrating a new signing, and England on whether Spence’s form abroad will translate into continued involvement at international level.
