Tottenham fans will enjoy what ‘fighter’ Djed Spence just said after signing new contract
Djed Spence has expressed his delight at signing a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur and has reflected on the up-and-down journey he has had at the North London club so far.
There was a lot of excitement at Tottenham when Spence was signed in the summer of 2022, but it immediately became clear that the full-back was going to struggle to get game time after Antonie Conte described Spence as a ‘club signing’.
The Englishman hardly got a look-in under the Italian and was shipped out on loan to the Championship. He also failed to make an impression on Ange Postecoglou initially, with the defender being sent on loan to Rennes and Genoa during the 2023-24 season.
However, just when it looked like his Tottenham career was dead and buried, Spence managed to salvage it last season, and he never looked back after breaking into the side due to Destiny Udogie’s injury.
Djed Spence wants to build on breakthrough Tottenham season
Thomas Frank and his coaching staff have been quick to identify the full-back as an important player, with Spence signing a new four-year deal last week.
The defender has admitted that he is delighted to put pen to paper on a new contract and expressed a desire to build on his performances from last season.
Spence told Tottenham’s official channel: “I’m over the moon. I’m happy to sign, and I just can’t wait to start the season. I just want to keep playing well and reach higher levels.
“Personally, I think it was a great season for myself. Probably my breakthrough season, you could say, in the Premier League. I was happy with myself, and hopefully this year I can continue that and get to new heights.”
Spence says difficult moments at Spurs have helped him grow
It has been anything but smooth sailing for Spence at Tottenham, and most players may have given up on their hopes of making it at the club after being shipped out on loan by successive managers.
However, the former Middlesbrough man has fought to establish himself as a key player at Spurs and admits he has matured over the last few years.
Spence added: “Everyone has trials and tribulations, but you know I’m a fighter, so I always work hard, try to do my best and come back from there.
“It’s been difficult. It’s been a rollercoaster road, for every challenge I’ve been resilient and fast forward, I’m here now, and I’m happy, so I’m just over the moon with everything.
“I’ve definitely grown. I’ve learned a lot over the past few years, being in different countries, learning new things.”
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