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Jan Paul van Hecke joins Spurs from Brighton for £52 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Jan Paul van Hecke joins Spurs from Brighton for £52 million

Summary

Jan Paul van Hecke has officially transferred to Tottenham Hotspur from Brighton for a fee of around £52 million. The 26-year-old defender expressed excitement about reuniting with head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who previously coached him at Brighton. Van Hecke stated that joining Tottenham is a dream come true and looks forward to playing in front of Spurs fans. His previous experiences at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as an opponent have fueled his eagerness to start this new chapter.

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Key Details

•Van Hecke signs a contract with Spurs after leaving Brighton.
•He has a prior connection with coach Roberto De Zerbi.
•The transfer fee is reported to be around £52 million.
•Van Hecke is enthusiastic about playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
•He commented on the honor of joining such a significant club.

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8:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘A dream come true’ – van Hecke completes Spurs move

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Jan Paul van Hecke says he is relishing the chance to play under Roberto De Zerbi again after completing his move to Spurs.De Zerbi coached the Dutchman at Brighton, who Tottenham have paid a fee of a...
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