This is the kind of transfer that makes immediate sense.
Inter’s system has long asked a lot from wing-backs. They need to defend big spaces, carry the ball forward and keep width high up the pitch. Replacing a specialist with another natural wide runner matters. This is not just a squad addition; it is a role-specific move.
Spence has had an unusual route to this point, but his profile is easy to understand. He is quick, aggressive in transition and looks suited to a team that wants its right-sided player to cover ground for the full game. Reports also note that he featured in all eight of England’s matches at the 2026 World Cup, a useful marker of his growing level and durability on a major stage.
That may be why Inter have backed him so strongly. The reported fee is significant for a player leaving Spurs, but it also reflects age, versatility and the premium attached to athletic wide defenders.
For Tottenham, this looks like a clean exit and a strong return on a player whose time in north London never fully settled. Reports have also suggested a 10% sell-on clause was included, giving Spurs a future stake if Spence continues to rise. Another report says Tottenham remain unbeaten in pre-season as they head toward their league opener, so the club appears ready to move on quickly.
The next question is how fast Spence adapts to Inter’s demands. If he settles early, this could look less like a gamble and more like one of the smarter succession moves of the summer.