Van de Ven signs new long-term deal at Spurs

According to BBC Sport, Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club. The Dutch centre-back said it is "clear the direction the club wants to go in" as he put pen to paper.

Van de Ven has established himself as a key figure in Tottenham's back line since his arrival, and this new deal is seen as a sign of the club's intent to build around him for the coming seasons.

The announcement will be welcomed by Spurs supporters, who have seen the defender develop into one of the team's most reliable performers. Related match highlights from Tottenham's recent fixtures can be found on this site.