Djed Spence is set to complete a move to Inter Milan, with the Serie A champions agreeing a deal worth around 35 million euros to sign the England full back from Tottenham Hotspur. The transfer, which includes add-ons, brings an end to a summer long saga and gives Spence the fresh start in Italian football he has craved.
The deal in detail
Inter have agreed a fee with Tottenham for Spence, with the transfer reported to be worth around 35 million euros, roughly 30 million pounds, including add-ons. The upfront fee is understood to be in the region of 30 million euros, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.
Spence arrived in Milan on Thursday night ahead of the move, and the deal is now in its final stages. He is expected to complete his medical and sign for the Italian champions in the coming days.
The agreement brings an end to weeks of negotiation. Tottenham had initially valued Spence significantly higher, but the two clubs found a compromise that suited both parties. For Spurs, it is a substantial fee for a player who struggled to establish himself in north London. For Inter, it is the signing of a player with genuine international pedigree to fill a specific gap in their squad.
Filling the Dumfries void
Inter have been searching for a right wing back since Denzel Dumfries departed for Real Madrid this summer, and Spence emerged as their preferred solution. The Dutchman’s exit left a clear vacancy, and the Italian club moved decisively to fill it.
Spence’s profile fits Inter’s requirements almost perfectly. He is a natural wing back, comfortable in both full back positions, with the athleticism and attacking intent that the role demands. His familiarity with Serie A, from a previous loan spell at Genoa, was also a factor, as was his experience at the highest level.
The England international is coming off a successful World Cup campaign, having appeared in all eight games as Thomas Tuchel’s side reached the semi finals. His performances in the tournament, where he was one of England’s standout players, enhanced his reputation and strengthened Inter’s resolve to complete the deal.
Why Spence wanted the move
Spence’s Tottenham career never quite took off as he would have hoped. Signed from Middlesbrough in 2022, he spent much of his time in north London on the fringes, loaned out to gain experience and struggling to break into the first team on a consistent basis.
Under current head coach Roberto De Zerbi, Spence faced an uncertain starting role, with Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro preferred as the first choice full backs. The prospect of regular football at one of Europe’s biggest clubs, in a league he already knows, proved irresistible.
Spence is understood to have actively pushed for the move in recent days, having decided that a return to Italian football was the best option for his career. The opportunity to compete for Serie A and Champions League honours with Inter, while playing week in and week out, was simply too good to turn down.
Tottenham’s perspective
For Tottenham, the deal represents a reasonable piece of business. The club paid around 20 million pounds to sign Spence from Middlesbrough in 2022, and the fee they will receive from Inter represents a return on that investment.
The sale also frees up a squad place and wages that can be reinvested elsewhere as Tottenham continue their summer rebuilding. The club have been among the busiest in the window, and Spence’s departure adds to the funds available for further strengthening.
There is a debate to be had over whether Tottenham have maximised their return, selling a homegrown England international at 26 just weeks after his best international tournament. But the reality is that Spence wanted to leave, and the deal is done.
What Spence brings to Inter
Spence arrives at Inter with a point to prove. His talent has never been in question, but his career has lacked the stability and consistent game time needed to flourish. At Inter, under a coach who values wing backs and in a league that suits his attributes, he will hope to finally realise his potential.
His athleticism, engine and delivery from wide areas make him an ideal modern wing back, and his experience at the World Cup demonstrated that he can perform on the biggest stage. Inter are acquiring a player hungry to establish himself, and that hunger could be a valuable asset.
Spence becomes the second Englishman to join Inter this summer, following John Stones’ free transfer, and his arrival further strengthens a squad that has already added quality across the pitch. The Serie A champions are not standing still, and Spence’s signing is another statement of intent as they prepare to defend their title.