A final agreement between Tottenham and Brighton... and Van Hecke is on the cusp of transfer

Tottenham Hotspur is close to concluding the contract deal with Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, after reaching an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to include the player during the current transfer period.According to what was revealed by journalist David Ornstein, the value of the deal amounts to 52 million pounds sterling, without any additional terms or bonuses linked to performance, while negotiations on personal terms are not expected to face any obstacles that might delay the completion of the transfer.It is related to Van Hecke has a contract with Brighton that extends until June 2027, after he joined the club in the summer of 2020 from NAC Breda, before he succeeded in establishing himself in the starting lineup starting in the 2022-2023 season.During his career with Brighton, the Dutch defender participated in 131 matches in various competitions, including 106 matches in the English Premier League, and he was also one of the main pillars of the team during the season. 2025-2026.The player continues his presence on the international scene as well, as he is on the Netherlands national team’s roster participating in the World Cup, which reflects the position he has reached in recent years and makes his potential move to Tottenham a prominent step in his professional career.