Tottenham signs Netherlands center back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton

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Tottenham signed Dutch center back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for a reported fee of 52 million pounds ($68 million). Van Hecke, currently at the World Cup, will reunite with coach Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham.

Tottenham confirmed the signing of Netherlands international Jan Paul van Hecke on Thursday from Brighton for a reported fee of 52 million pounds ($68 million). The 26-year-old Van Hecke, who is playing at the World Cup, will be reunited with coach Roberto De Zerbi, having played for him at Brighton. “I already have a really strong connection with the head coach, who I’m looking forward to working with again,” Van Hecke said in the Premier League club's announcement.