{"id":26191,"date":"2025-11-05T18:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/tottenham-star-set-to-secure-a-new-contract-after-a-strong-start-under-manager-thomas-frank\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T18:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:09:22","slug":"tottenham-star-set-to-secure-a-new-contract-after-a-strong-start-under-manager-thomas-frank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/tottenham-star-set-to-secure-a-new-contract-after-a-strong-start-under-manager-thomas-frank\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham star set to secure a new contract after a strong start under manager Thomas Frank"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/tottenham-star-set-to-secure-a-new-contract-after-a-strong-start-under-manager-thomas-frank\/#Micky_van_de_Ven_was_outstanding_at_Tottenham\" >Micky van de Ven was outstanding at Tottenham.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/05\/tottenham-star-set-to-secure-a-new-contract-after-a-strong-start-under-manager-thomas-frank\/#E100m_price_tag_for_Van_de_Ven_amid_interest_from_Tottenham_Liverpool_Bayern_Munich_and_Real_Madrid\" >\u20ac100m price tag for Van de Ven amid interest from Tottenham, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham are set to hand defender Micky van de Ven a new contract after his recent impressive performances.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This comes from the latest from the Telegraph&#8217;s Matt Law, who claims Spurs consider Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven to be the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham have named Romero as their highest-paid player in the summer and are keen to offer the Dutch defender a new contract and a significant pay rise to reflect his importance to the team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micky_van_de_Ven_was_outstanding_at_Tottenham\"><\/span>Micky van de Ven was outstanding at Tottenham.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gettyimages-2243439296-612x612-1-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gettyimages-2243439296-612x612-1.jpg.webp 612w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND &#8211; OCTOBER 26: Mickey van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team&#8217;s second goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur on October 26, 2025 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Karl Lesseen\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since his \u00a334m move from Wolfsburg in 2023, Van de Ven has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>He quickly formed a great partnership with Cristian Romero and became the heart of Tottenham&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<p>And under Thomas Frank, his performance was taken to another level, not only defensively but also offensively.<\/p>\n<p>He is currently Tottenham&#8217;s top scorer with six goals across all competitions and has proven to be a great goal threat at the other end of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>His most recent goal came against Copenhagen in the Champions League, a world-class solo goal after running down the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Defensively, Micky van de Ven has been a steady presence at the back of Tottenham this season, playing a key role in the new defensive solidity under manager Thomas Frank.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch centre-back has helped Spurs keep three clean sheets in the Premier League, averaging 1.1 tackles and 1.0 interceptions per game, figures that highlight his composure and defensive timing.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>status<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Per match\/total<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>clean sheet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>intercept<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Number of tackles per game<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gaining possession (final third)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Number of balls recovered per game<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dribble passes per game<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Clearance per game<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Blocked shots per game<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>He retrieves the ball about 3.6 times per game, is dribbled through just 0.2 times per game, and rarely loses.<\/p>\n<p>With 3.4 clearances and 0.3 blocked shots per outing, Van de Ven continued to show alertness and positioning, efficiently eliminating danger and keeping opponents at bay.<\/p>\n<p>Although he doesn&#8217;t often win the ball in the final third, his main strengths are in anticipation and recovery, allowing Tottenham to maintain control in deep areas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E100m_price_tag_for_Van_de_Ven_amid_interest_from_Tottenham_Liverpool_Bayern_Munich_and_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>\u20ac100m price tag for Van de Ven amid interest from Tottenham, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>His outstanding performances have attracted interest from several top clubs including Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>According to recent reports, Spurs have placed a hefty \u20ac100m price tag on their prized asset in a bid to fend off interest from Europe&#8217;s top clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs reportedly view him as a strategic asset and have no intention of letting him leave for easy reasons.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham are set to hand defender Micky van de Ven a new contract after his recent impressive performances. This comes from the latest from the Telegraph&#8217;s Matt Law, who claims Spurs consider Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven to be the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League. 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