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Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, said in a statement on August 15 that the club had completed the permanent signing of England international defender Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur. The deal runs until June 30, 2031, and Italian media reports cited by Qatar News Agency placed the transfer fee at €30 million for the 26-year-old right-back. Spence joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough in 2022 but saw limited first-team action initially, prompting several loan moves that broadened his experience across multiple leagues. The arrival marks a return to Italian football for the defender after his earlier spell in Serie A.
Qatar News Agency reported that Spence spent the first half of 2024 on loan at Genoa, where he made 16 appearances and gained familiarity with Serie A demands. That prior exposure is expected to ease his transition into Simone Inzaghi’s squad at the San Siro. According to ESPN reporting, Spence struggled for consistent minutes at Tottenham following his £19 million move from Middlesbrough but gradually established himself after returning from loans. His performances earned him senior call-ups to the England national team, for whom he has accumulated 14 caps as of 2026.
Transfermarkt data shows Spence began his senior career at Middlesbrough, where he recorded 63 league appearances before a productive loan at Nottingham Forest in the 2021-22 Championship season. Tottenham’s official records indicate he contributed 46 appearances and three goals during that spell, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs. He later featured in Tottenham’s 2024-25 Europa League-winning campaign, coming off the bench in the final against Manchester United after amassing 41 appearances across all competitions that term.
Spence becomes the second England international to join Inter Milan within weeks, following John Stones’ free transfer arrival from Manchester City at the end of July 2026. BBC Sport reported that Stones, 32, signed a two-year deal with the Nerazzurri after 10 seasons and multiple titles at the Premier League club. The dual defensive reinforcements arrive as Inter prepares to defend its Serie A crown, adding depth and versatility to a back line that already features established internationals. According to Inter’s announcement, the club views Spence as a key addition capable of contributing immediately.
Premier League statistics place Spence’s total appearances for Tottenham at 59, with one goal and two assists across his time at the club. He has also featured at left-back and in midfield during his career, offering tactical flexibility that aligns with modern full-back requirements. Wikipedia entries on the player note that he converted to Islam and became the first Muslim to represent England’s senior men’s national team. His international progression followed earlier recognition at under-21 level, where he made his debut in 2022.
The move forms part of Inter Milan’s summer recruitment drive aimed at sustaining its domestic and European competitiveness. FBref career records show Spence has accumulated more than 230 senior appearances across English, French and Italian clubs since turning professional. Qatar News Agency highlighted that the defender’s contract length reflects the Italian champions’ long-term commitment to the signing.
