Tottenham Hotspur signs right back Spence from Middlesbrough

Tottenham’s latest signing from Middlesbrough, Djed Spence, played for Nottingham Forest last season making 46 appearances.

Tottenham has reportedly shelled out nearly £20 million for England U-21 player Djed Spence.

Tottenham Hotspur has signed right back Djed Spence from Middlesbrough on a deal until 2027, the north London club said on Tuesday.

Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported Spurs had paid £12.5 million ($15 million) for the 21-year-old with another £7.5 million in add-ons.

He spent a large portion of the 2021-22 season on loan at Championship side Nottingham Forest, making 46 appearances and scoring three goals as they earned promotion to the Premier League.

Spence, who can also play further up the pitch, becomes Spurs’ sixth signing of the close season following the arrivals of Ivan Perisic, Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Clement Lenglet and Fraser Forster.

Spurs kick off the new campaign with a home game against Southampton on Aug. 6.