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Ricky Charlesworth

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits Djed Spence transfer wasn’t his decision

Djed Spence completed his protracted move to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week.

But Spurs boss Antonio Conte has suggested that the signing of the wing-back was one made by the club and not necessarily him. The deal that sees Spence arrive from Championship side Middlesbrough could eventually be worth £20million, once you include add-ons and when certain criteria have been met.

Spence became Spurs' sixth summer signing after clinching a place in next season's Champions League. He joins the likes of Ivan Perisic and Richarlison in what is an exciting looking squad being put together by the Italian. But on the subject of his latest arrival, Conte said: "Spence is an investment of the club.

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