Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year contract, extending his stay at the club amid renewed optimism under new head coach Roberto de Zerbi. The Netherlands international had reportedly been weighing up his future in north London before De Zerbi's arrival in March, but the Italian's appointment, credited with helping keep Spurs in the Premier League, proved decisive in persuading him to commit further.

Van de Ven joined Tottenham from Wolfsburg in 2023 on a six-year deal originally running to 2029, and he is now 25 years old. Spurs have finished 17th in the Premier League in consecutive seasons, with survival only confirmed on the final day of 2025-26 after a turbulent campaign that saw three different managers. The defender said the club now shows fresh ambition and that De Zerbi's more attacking approach should make matches more enjoyable to watch after a difficult, "unacceptable" previous season.