Tottenham, Jan Paul van Hecke, Brighton, Roberto De Zerbi
18 June 2026
Tottenham have completed the £52m signing of Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton on a long-term deal. The move reunites him with Roberto De Zerbi and adds another senior centre-back to Spurs’ rebuild.
Brighton earn a major fee despite Van Hecke having one year left on his contract, while Tottenham gain a Premier League-proven defender who knows De Zerbi’s system. He will first remain focused on the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign.