{
  "id": 508434,
  "title": "Van de Ven signs new long-term deal with Spurs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/van-de-ven-signs-new-long-term-deal-with-spurs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T20:59:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g362n1e28o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has extended his contract with the club, signing a new long-term deal until 2029. The 25-year-old Dutch international joined Spurs from Wolfsburg in 2023, originally on a six-year agreement. BBC Sport reports that Van de Ven's decision to stay was influenced by the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as manager in March. Van de Ven, who helped Spurs win the Europa League in 2025 and captained the team in their final six matches of last season to avoid relegation, expressed his love for the club and its fans. De Zerbi praised Van de Ven as one of the best centre-backs in Europe and an important player for Spurs' future ambitions. The club has spent £237m this summer, including a record £100m for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. Midfielder James Maddison, who missed much of the 2025-26 season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, has confirmed he is feeling good and ready for the new season, dismissing any concerns about a potential setback.",
  "summary": "Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is \"clear the direction the club wants to go in\" after signing a new long-term deal with Spurs.",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Van de Ven signs new long-term deal with Spurs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/van-de-ven-signs-new-long-term-deal-with-spurs-508462",
        "published": "2026-08-10T20:59:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}