Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

Inter Milan have completed the signing of England full‑back Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur. The 26‑year‑old has agreed to a five‑year contract with the Serie A champions, who are reportedly paying a fee of around 30 million euros (£25.6 million) for his services. Spence becomes the second England international to join Inter this summer, following John Stone’s move to the San Siro after his Manchester City contract expired. The transfer had been all but confirmed earlier on Saturday when Spence posted a farewell message to Spurs supporters across his social media accounts. In the post he wrote exactly: "A peculiar section comes to an end, It's been immoderate journey, with plentifulness of memories, moments and experiences that I'll transportation with maine for forever, particularly that nighttime successful Bilbao. "Thanks to each the unit members who've helped maine on the way, the players who've go household and astir importantly convey you to the fans. Time for a caller section now, but Spurs volition ever person a spot successful my heart." Spence featured in all eight of England’s matches at the World Cup, a tournament in which Thomas Tuchel’s side finished third. During the 2025‑26 season he made 44 appearances for Tottenham in all competitions. First‑choice right‑back Pedro Porro signed a new deal in June, while left‑back Andy Robertson arrived from Liverpool. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi had stated in July that he wanted Spence to remain at the club. Spence originally joined Tottenham for an initial £12.5 million from Middlesbrough in 2022, making 85 appearances for the north‑London side and helping them win the 2024‑25 Europa League title. This move marks his second spell in Italy, after a six‑month loan spell at Genoa in 2024.