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Micky van de Ven praises Savinho's speed at Tottenham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Micky van de Ven praises Savinho's speed at Tottenham

Summary

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has highlighted the impressive pace of new teammate Savinho, who the club signed for £85 million this summer. Van de Ven, known for his remarkable speed, stated that Savinho could potentially outrun him in a 100m race. He also mentioned fellow players Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence as quick competitors. Udogie is currently sidelined with injuries, while Savinho has been missing from recent matches due to injury as well. Tottenham hopes to have Savinho back after the international break, which will be crucial given their squad depth.

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•Micky van de Ven believes Savinho could outrun him in a race.
•Savinho was signed for £85 million from Brazil this summer.
•Van de Ven recorded the highest speed in Premier League history at 37.38 km/h.
•Destiny Udogie is recovering from injuries and has missed recent matches.
•Tottenham hopes Savinho will be fit after the international break.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Micky van de Ven Suggests Tottenham's New £85m Player Is Just as Fast as Him

What they're saying

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Micky van de Ven is one of the quickest players in Premier League history, but the Tottenham defender believes that his new teammate Savinho could beat him in a race over 100m.
— Yahoo Sports

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