Tottenham Hotspur has officially announced the signing of Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, describing the deal as 'long-term.' The transfer comes as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's strategy to refresh the squad. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media report the fee could be around £52 million. Van Hecke, currently with the Netherlands national team at the World Cup in North America, previously played under De Zerbi at Brighton. Both players have commented on the move, highlighting their expectations and motivations.
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- organisation Tottenham Hotspur Official Website
- organisation Netherlands National Football Team
