Spence completes move from Spurs to Inter as Romero joins Atléti

Inter Milan has confirmed the signing of England defender Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but rumors suggested a transfer fee of $40.5 million, with a 10% sell-on clause inserted by Spurs. The Italian champions announced the signing on their official website on Saturday, stating that Spence will join the Nerazzurri from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent basis and will be under contract until June 30, 2031.

Spence, an England international, impressed for his country at the World Cup and has been signed to replace Denzel Dumfries, who moved to Real Madrid earlier in the summer. The 26-year-old wing-back, who started his career at Middlesbrough and Fulham, previously had loan spells at Nottingham Forest, Rennes, Leeds, and Genoa. Spence made 43 appearances for Tottenham in all competitions last season, featuring in all eight matches of England's World Cup campaign, including the semi-final defeat to Argentina and the third-place play-off victory against France.

Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, has secured the signing of Argentina defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal. Romero took to Instagram to announce his departure from Spurs, admitting that he was not always perfect at the north London club but assured fans that the club would always hold a special place in his heart.

The captain played a crucial role in Tottenham's Europa League triumph in 2025, ending a 17-year trophy drought, but left the club after collecting six red cards in 156 appearances.