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Tottenham sign World Cup defender Van Hecke for £52 million.

6/17/2026

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Tottenham have agreed a £52 million transfer with Brighton for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, with no add-ons.
Van Hecke’s Brighton contract runs to June 2027, prompting coach Fabian Hurzeler to discuss his future.
He started 36 of Brighton’s 38 league matches in 2025-26 as the club finished eighth and secured a Conference League spot.
Van Hecke is in the Netherlands World Cup squad and started the opening game against Japan.

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Tottenham have agreed a £52 million transfer with Brighton for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, with no add-ons.
Van Hecke’s Brighton contract runs to June 2027, prompting coach Fabian Hurzeler to discuss his future.
He started 36 of Brighton’s 38 league matches in 2025-26 as the club finished eighth and secured a Conference League spot.
Van Hecke is in the Netherlands World Cup squad and started the opening game against Japan.