Spence to Inter, the profile chosen by Chivu: character and speed

The Nerazzurri club is looking for profiles with specific characteristics: technical quality and a fighter’s mentality. To reach Appiano Gentile, you need speed and technique, but also a strong character, a spirit of sacrifice, and a warrior’s attitude. This is the approach desired by Marotta and Ausilio, with the full approval of Cristian Chivu.

The Romanian coach appreciates tough and resilient players, those who have grit as a distinguishing feature, even off the pitch. Authentic leaders who leave their mark. Djed Spence falls into this category. The Englishman was chosen for his attitude, the defensive recoveries that made him stand out at the World Cup, and the offensive drive he maintained until the last second.

The new signing is the fourth fastest player in the Premier League (32.7 km/h) and among those with the most successful dribbles in the last two years at Tottenham. In terms of character, Spence is reminiscent of Dimarco, Barella, Lautaro, and Esposito. Like them, the newcomers John Stones and Aleksandar Stankovic also share the same idea of interpreting football: men of personality, capable of limiting the spirit and momentum of their opponents.

Compared to the dynamism of Marco Palestra, the 26-year-old Englishman brings with him the experience of a World Cup, growth from the ground up, and the psychological confidence of someone who has undergone gradual development. He can play on the right or left with equal effectiveness, a characteristic that is anything but secondary. Versatility is an added value, a resource sought after by any coach.

For this reason, there is also an attempt to bring Curtis Jones to Milan, a central midfielder who can also be deployed on the wing if needed. Jones also combines technical quality with a decisive tackle. Success often starts in the Arena, as Gianluca Vialli reminded the Azzurri the night before the Euro 2021 final. Chivu and the management are looking for tough faces with epic hearts, the embodiment of a winning group to continue being memorable.