Yahoo Sports reports: 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.
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Tottenham signs Netherlands center back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton
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.
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