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Jan Paul van Hecke

Jan Paul van Hecke — defender signed by Tottenham as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke in joining De Zerbi's rebuild at Spurs. …

    Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
  3. The Standard

    … The lead lasted just six minutes, Nakamura wriggling free and firing low past goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, the ball taking a small deflection off Jan Paul van Hecke. …

    Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Saturday 19 September

  1. Arsenal loses unbeaten start with 3-0 Brighton defeat

    Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Spurs complete Savio signing, pursue Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Tottenham lose 3-0 to Brentford in dismal Premier League opener

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised for his side's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, saying his players did not fight hard enough. The loss marked Tottenham's joint-heaviest opening day defeat in the Premier League era, despite the club spending over £200 million in the transfer window.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. De Zerbi: mentality crucial for Spurs Premier League revival

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near the bottom of the Premier League table. He added that recruitment alone would not be enough for long-term success, with Spurs having signed seven players during the summer window.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

  1. De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs but cannot guarantee starting role

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he wants midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at the club, but cannot guarantee him a starting position. The 20-year-old Sweden World Cup player reportedly wants to leave amid interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, with his prospects uncertain after Tottenham's signings of Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. De Zerbi seeks soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called for "soul and passion" from his squad as the club rebuilds after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The Spurs have made several summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and players such as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. De Zerbi demands soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his squad to play with "soul and passion" as the club rebuilds following a narrow Premier League escape, finishing 17th. Spurs have made aggressive summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi, and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

    Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra-time in a World Cup match in Monterrey. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  1. Netherlands top World Cup Group F, avoid Brazil

    The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3–1 on Thursday to finish Group F with seven points, topping the group and avoiding a knockout encounter with Brazil. The Dutch will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Tottenham sign Dubravka as fourth summer signing

    Tottenham signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley, his arrival expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club. Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Tottenham signs Dubravka as goalkeeper cover this summer

    Tottenham signed experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley as part of an off-season rebuild, with the move expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club and return to Italy.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 15 June

  1. Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

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