Micky van de Ven Commitments Spurs Future with New Long-Term Deal
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed clarity about his commitment to the club after signing a new long-term contract with Spurs.
The Netherlands international initially joined from Wolfsburg in 2023 on a six-year deal that extends until 2029.
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BBC Sport reports that Van de Ven had been contemplating his future in north London before the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi in March, a decision pivotal to the 25-year-old’s choice to remain in north London.
Van de Ven played a key role in helping Spurs secure the Europa League title in 2025 and also served as captain for the final six matches of last season, aiding the team in dodging relegation from the Premier League.
“I’ve always loved Spurs, from the first day I stepped in here,” stated Van de Ven.
“I love the club, I love the fans, and I’ve developed really well here. It’s clear the direction the club wants to go in, and I want to be a part of it. I’m excited about what’s to come.”
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Spurs manager De Zerbi praised Van de Ven, calling him “one of the best centre-backs in Europe and an important player for us.” He added, “We are building something strong here, and players like Micky are an important part of that future.”
Since his arrival from the Bundesliga, Van de Ven has made 96 appearances across all competitions and earned 24 caps for the Netherlands, representing the national team in the World Cup this summer.
Tottenham has faced challenges in recent seasons with finishes of 17th place for two consecutive years, narrowly avoiding relegation on the last day of the 2025-26 season. Nevertheless, they have invested £237 million this summer, including a record £100 million spent to secure Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.
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Maddison Dismisses Injury Concerns
James Maddison was part of a 35-man squad for Spurs’ pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia [Getty Images]
In related news, James Maddison has addressed concerns about a potential injury setback, reassuring fans that he is “feeling good” as he trains for the upcoming season with Spurs.
The England midfielder has not participated in any pre-season matches after a significant anterior cruciate ligament injury that sidelined him for most of the 2025-26 campaign sustained last August.
He made his return to action on May 11 against Leeds and had substitute appearances against Chelsea and Everton as the season wound down.
De Zerbi confirmed his absence from the pre-season tour in July, stating it was “not the right moment to take risks” with Maddison.
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Now, the 29-year-old former Leicester City player shared on Instagram that he has not experienced any new injury issues.
“Feeling good after another good session today with the team,” Maddison noted.
“Working so hard to be healthy and have a great year. Definitely haven’t had any recurrence of any injury I’ve had before.”
Tottenham is set to kick off their Premier League season at Brentford on Saturday, August 22 (17:30 BST).
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.
The Netherlands international joined from Wolfsburg in 2023 originally on a six-year agreement until 2029.
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BBC Sport understands Van de Ven was considering his future in north London before the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi in March, which proved crucial in the 25-year-old’s decision to extend his stay in north London.
Van de Ven helped Spurs win the Europa League in 2025 and also captained the side during the final six matches of last season as they escaped relegation from the Premier League.
“I’ve always loved Spurs, from the first day I stepped in here,” said Van de Ven.
“I love the club, I love the fans and I’ve developed really well here. It’s clear the direction the club wants to go in and I want to be a part of it. I’m excited about what’s to come.”
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Spurs boss De Zerbi described Van de Ven as “one of the best centre-backs in Europe and an important player for us”.
“We are building something strong here, and players like Micky are an important part of that future,” the Italian manager said.
Van de Ven has made 96 appearances in all competitions since arriving from the Bundesliga and won 24 caps for the Netherlands, who he represented at the World Cup this summer.
Tottenham have finished 17th in back-to-back seasons and narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of 2025-26.
But they have spent £237m this summer, including a club record £100m to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.
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Maddison dismisses injury concerns
James Maddison was part of a 35-man squad for Spurs’ pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia [Getty Images]
James Maddison, meanwhile, has allayed concerns of an injury setback, insisting he is “feeling good” as he prepares for the new season with Spurs.
The England midfield is yet to feature in any of the pre-season matches after missing most of the 2025-26 campaign with an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained last August.
He made his return against Leeds on May 11 and also made substitute appearances against Chelsea and Everton in the run-in.
Confirming his absence from the pre-season tour in July, De Zerbi said it was “not the right moment to take risks” with Maddison.
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The 29-year-old former Leicester City midfielder has now posted on Instagram to say there had been no fresh injury problem.
“Feeling good after another good session today with the team,” Maddison wrote.
“Working so hard to be healthy and have a great year. Definitely haven’t had any recurrence of any injury I’ve had before.”
Tottenham will open their Premier League campaign at Brentford on Saturday, 22 August (17:30 BST).
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