Spurs sign Dutch defender Van Hecke from Brighton (opens in new tab)

Van Hecke will be reunited with Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi after they worked together during two seasons at Brighton. De Zerbi made the Dutch centre-back a key part of his close-season rebuilding plan after saving Tottenham from relegation on the final day of last season. After two Tottenham bids were rejected by Brighton, the 26-year-old was finally able to sign a long-term contract with the north London club. "It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when you join such a big ...