Tottenham Hotspur look set to tie down another key member of the first team, with reports indicating Micky van de Ven is on the verge of joining Pedro Porro and Ben Davies in signing a new long-term deal. The move is being seen as a further show of ambition from the North London club as they continue shaping the squad around Roberto De Zerbi’s vision for the upcoming campaign.
Spurs have made contract renewals a priority this summer, working to secure several of their most important players before the season begins. Porro set the tone by extending his stay until 2030 ahead of the World Cup, a decision that has since proven shrewd given how his form afterward attracted interest from top clubs across Europe. Had the club waited, holding onto him might have proven far trickier — but by acting early, Tottenham avoided that risk, and they now look to have pulled off something similar with another defensive stalwart.
Talk of a new Van de Ven contract has picked up pace in recent days, with several reports pointing to an agreement being close. Fabrizio Romano has since confirmed that a verbal deal is in place between the Dutchman and the club, adding that he was never genuinely for sale this summer despite plenty of transfer chatter linking him elsewhere.
Romano noted on X that Tottenham have essentially repeated their approach with Porro, rewarding a player De Zerbi regards as essential with an improved contract that includes a notable pay rise — a clear indication of how much both the manager and the hierarchy value him.
This latest extension marks another win for Spurs, who have clearly prioritized squad continuity over letting rivals pick off their best players during the window.
Additional reporting from BBC Sport suggests the new deal will run for five years, keeping Van de Ven at the club well into the future. The report notes that the defender had been weighing up his options before De Zerbi’s arrival earlier in the year, but the new manager quickly changed his thinking, convincing him he’d play a central role going forward.
Journalist Ben Jacobs echoed this, crediting De Zerbi as a key factor behind the renewal. Jacobs explained that once Tottenham secured their Premier League status, Van de Ven’s focus shifted toward staying, helped by the manager repeatedly emphasizing his importance to the squad. Jacobs also pointed out that links to clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool never really gained traction, with talks over an extension gathering momentum once survival was confirmed.
With Porro, Davies, and now Van de Ven all committing their futures to the club, Tottenham are making it clear they intend to keep their core group intact. The belief internally is that this stability will be key as De Zerbi works to implement his ideas and push Spurs back toward the top end of English and European football.
