Tottenham have confirmed the £52m transfer of Jan-Paul van Hecke, while Roberto De Zerbe has secured his third summer signing.
De Zerbe is convinced that Van Hecke’s style is a perfect fit for his expanded system. He said: “Jean-Paul is someone I know well from our time together at Brighton, and I am delighted to be working with him again.” “He is a strong, intelligent centre-back who is brave in possession and plays with character. These are important qualities for the way I want our team to play.”
The Tottenham manager also stressed the leadership qualities his new signing brings to the dressing room, adding: “Off the pitch he is mature, a leader and has a hunger to learn and improve every day. Jan-Paul has made great progress over the last few years and I believe he can develop even further here at Tottenham Hotspur.”
For now, Van Hecke will remain focused on his World Cup duties, with the Netherlands set to face Sweden in their second group match on Saturday.
