Inter have completed the signing of Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur for €30m. The move was finalized on 14 August 2026. It is a permanent transfer and Spence arrives as a defender comfortable on either side of the back line. He is right footed, stands 184 cm tall, and will wear No. 24. Inter add quality and depth in a role that already underpinned a title-winning season.

The Nerazzurri finished first in Serie A with 87 points and a 27-6-5 record, scoring 89 goals and conceding 35. Cristian Chivu’s side has also stayed sharp in preseason, posting solid results against top opposition. Spence joins from a Spurs team where he featured regularly in the Premier League in 25/26. The €30m fee reflects his status, sitting just below a proposed market value of €41m listed on his Sofascore profile.

Premier League 25/26: what Spence delivered for Spurs

In Premier League 25/26, Spence made 30 appearances and started 23 times for Tottenham. He logged 2,079 minutes, producing 10 key passes and 4 big chances created. His passing accuracy was 80.84 percent, with 713 accurate passes from 882 attempts. He completed 206 accurate passes in the final third, which shows comfort operating high up the pitch. Crossing volume was 51, with 10 accurate for a 19.61 percent rate.

The right back added 33 successful dribbles at a 43.42 percent success rate. Defensively he made 44 tackles, winning 27 of them for 61.36 percent, plus 18 interceptions and 52 clearances. He recorded 111 ball recoveries and 8 clean sheets in league play. Athletically he hit a top speed of 36.48 km/h and registered 520 sprints. On Sofascore, he posted an average Sofascore Rating of 6.59 across the campaign.

Serie A sample at Genoa and international notes

Serie A is not new to Spence after his 23/24 stint with Genoa. In 16 league appearances there, he posted an average Sofascore Rating of 6.73 over 853 minutes. He delivered 7 accurate crosses from 12 attempts for a 58.33 percent rate and made 6 key passes. The defender completed 11 successful dribbles at 55 percent and won 10 of 16 tackles. He also produced 46 ball recoveries, 21 clearances and 2 clean sheets.

Internationally, the England full back featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 8 appearances and 4 starts. He averaged a 6.95 Sofascore Rating there, with 19 tackles, 6 interceptions and 17 clearances in 402 minutes. He won 30 ground duels at 65.22 percent and earned one Team of the Week appearance. In UEFA World Cup Qualifying he added 2 caps, 111 minutes, a clean sheet and a 90.43 percent pass completion.

Inter’s style and where Spence fits

Inter’s approach suits an energetic full back, and the numbers back it up. Last season the champions averaged 59.76 percent possession with 87.70 percent pass accuracy. They produced 241 corners and 875 crosses, with 29.49 percent finding a teammate. Creativity was strong with 120 big chances created and 89 league goals scored. At the back they kept 18 clean sheets while winning 52.12 percent of their duels.

Spence’s profile lines up with that model, from his 206 accurate final third passes to his 33 successful dribbles for Spurs. His long distribution adds another outlet, with 34 accurate long balls at 40.48 percent last season. Pace is an asset at San Siro, and his 36.48 km/h top speed speaks for itself. Inter’s recent form reads W D W W D, including a penalty shootout win over Manchester City after a 1-1 draw and victories against Juventus and Karlsruher. Under Cristian Chivu, he should have the platform to attack space and contribute to a team that values width and control.

Tottenham’s side of the deal

For Tottenham, this is a significant outgoing after a season of steady minutes for the defender. Spence departs having played 30 Premier League matches in 25/26, with 0 goals and 0 assists but 4 big chances created. The €30m fee provides clarity and resources as Spurs shape their full back options. His time on the books also included loans to Leeds United, Rennes and Genoa in previous campaigns.

A return to Italy follows a period of development across leagues and competitions. Tottenham’s back line loses a versatile option who covered both flanks. From a squad balance view, the sale closes the chapter and locks in value near his profile valuation. For supporters, it is a move that reads as pragmatic for all parties given roles and minutes.

All eyes now turn to how quickly Spence settles in blue and black. With Serie A know-how and strong underlying output, he looks ready to plug into Inter’s system. Track his performances and live Sofascore Rating on Sofascore throughout the season.