Official: Djed Spence Joins Inter Milan in €35M Package Deal from Tottenham Hotspur

A transfer that had been brewing for weeks has finally crossed the finish line. England defender Djed Spence has completed his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Inter Milan. The deal, worth a total package of €35 million, brings one of the most talked-about fullbacks of the summer to the reigning Serie A champions — and ends a significant chapter in Spence’s career in north London.

The Transfer: How It All Came Together

The deal had been building for several days before reaching its conclusion on August 15, 2026. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Tottenham and Inter had agreed a transfer fee, with personal terms also fully agreed with Spence, who actively pushed for the move after deciding that a new challenge in Serie A was the best option for his career.

Spurs released a statement confirming the agreement with the Serie A champions on Saturday, having given Spence permission to travel to Milan earlier in the week. The defender landed at the city’s airport in the early hours of Friday morning and was filmed by Sky Sport Italia telling onlookers “Forza Inter” as he stepped off the plane.

The deal includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause in favour of Middlesbrough, the club from whom Tottenham signed Spence for an initial £12.5 million, rising to £20 million with add-ons, in July 2022.

Transfer Details at a Glance

Why Spence Is Leaving Tottenham

Spence enjoyed an excellent World Cup with England, but with Spurs’ first-choice right back Pedro Porro signing a new deal in June and Andy Robertson brought in to provide cover at left back, opportunities for the 26-year-old were set to be limited in the 2026-27 campaign.

ESPN previously reported that head coach Roberto De Zerbi did not view Spence as an essential part of his plans for the upcoming campaign. Last month, De Zerbi described Pedro Porro as the “best in the world” in the right-back position.

During a summer of mass change, Roberto De Zerbi has given the green light for Spence to leave, and he will aim to build on a breakout World Cup with Inter in Serie A.

Why Inter Wanted Spence

Inter replace Denzel Dumfries, who departed for Real Madrid earlier in the summer, with a player whose ability to operate on either flank made him an attractive option for the Nerazzurri’s wing-back system.

The 26-year-old’s ability to operate effectively on either flank, combined with his prior Serie A experience during a loan spell at Genoa, makes him an attractive target for the Nerazzurri.

Inter ultimately moved in quickly and capitalised on Spence’s preference for returning to Italian football.

Inter’s Need for Spence: The Dumfries Effect

Spence’s Farewell Message to Spurs

Spence said in a social media post shortly before the move was confirmed by both clubs: “A special chapter comes to an end. It’s been some journey, with plenty of memories, moments and experiences that I’ll carry with me for forever, especially that night in Bilbao. Thanks to all the staff members who’ve helped me along the way, the players who’ve become family, and most importantly thank you to the fans.”

Tottenham confirmed the move on their official social media account: “We have reached agreement with Internazionale for the transfer of Djed Spence. Thank you and best wishes for the future, Djed.”

Spence’s Time at Tottenham: The Full Picture

He departs Tottenham after making 85 appearances for the Premier League club, with the team’s Europa League triumph standing out as the highlight of his time in north London.

Spence joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough in 2022 for a fee of up to £20 million. After loan spells at Rennes, Leeds United and Genoa, he established himself in north London and earned a surprise call-up to England’s 2026 World Cup squad, where he started several matches, including the semi-final against Argentina. His performances raised his profile significantly.

He made his England debut in September 2025 — an achievement which sources suggest triggered a £1m payment to Middlesbrough — before he became a surprise inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup earlier this summer.

Djed Spence at Tottenham — Career Summary

Djed Spence’s Career Timeline

A Profitable Piece of Business for Tottenham

For Tottenham, the sale represents a tidy profit on a player they signed from Middlesbrough for £19M back in July 2022. The base fee sits in the range of £25.6M to £30M, roughly €30M to €35M at current exchange rates. On top of that, performance-related add-ons could push the total package higher. Tottenham also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause, meaning they’ll get a cut if Inter eventually move Spence along for an even larger sum.

Middlesbrough are also expected to receive a percentage of any profit through a sell-on clause.

The summer window is approaching its latter stages, and Spurs have so far been one of England’s biggest spenders, bringing in more than £200m worth of talent.

What Lies Ahead at the San Siro

It will be Spence’s second spell in Italy after a six-month loan at Genoa in 2024. That familiarity with Italian football, its tactical demands, and its culture means Spence arrives at Inter far better prepared than most foreign fullbacks making a similar move.

Inter Milan are coming off their 21st Serie A title, a dominant 2025-26 campaign that reaffirmed their status at the top of Italian football. For Spence, who tasted Europa League glory with Spurs, the hunger for more silverware is clear — and joining the reigning Italian champions gives him every opportunity to compete at the very highest level.

Spence’s move comes hours after Spurs confirmed club captain Cristian Romero had completed a move to Atlético Madrid.

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