Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Djed Spence has committed his future to the club after signing a new long-term contract.
It’s the second time he’s penned a new deal in less than a year.
The versatile full-back only extended his stay until 2028 last October, but an impressive breakthrough season has convinced the club to reward him again.
The 25-year-old defender was a key player for Spurs last season, featuring 35 times across all competitions. He played 25 times in the Premier League and bagged a goal and two assists.
He also played a part in Tottenham’s Europa League success, playing four times as the North Londoners beat Manchester United at the showpiece event in Bilbao.
Spence has had a bumpy ride at Spurs
Spence’s rise to fame at Spurs is much more memorable considering how his career at the club started.
After joining from Middlesbrough in July 2022, he was called a “club signing” by then-manager Antonio Conte and struggled to get a look in.
Having struggled for regular minutes, he was shipped out on loan to Stade Rennais, Leeds United, and Genoa before he finally broke into the first team under Ange Postecoglou last season.
He had to wait two and a half years after his arrival, but he finally got his breakthrough moment in December and has since become a key member of the Tottenham backline.
Spence is naturally a right back, but he has also impressed on the opposite flank when covering for the injured Destiny Udogie.
That versatility was on display again this week, as he started at left wing-back in the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Thomas Frank’s side suffered a gut-wrenching defeat on penalties after playing out a 2-2 draw against the Champions League holders despite leading by a two-goal cushion until the 85th minute.
However, Spence was one of the standout performers for Spurs, highlighting his value to Frank.
The English defender is considered a key part of Frank’s plans moving forward, and Tottenham have decided to reward his impressive performances with a new contract.