Genoa had the opportunity to secure Djed Spence on favorable terms, but was unable to finalize the deal. The rossoblù had taken the winger from Tottenham on loan with an option to buy in January 2024, set at 10 million euros. The failure of 777 Partners, the club’s owners at the time, prevented the exercise of the clause. Today, the player’s valuation has tripled and Inter is following him with interest.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reconstructs Spence’s experience with the rossoblù: 853 minutes spread over 16 appearances, with only three matches without minutes, the first of which due to his recent arrival. The average of 53 minutes per game demonstrates consistent use. The newspaper describes the Englishman as a “chill boy” with a calm character, partly inherited from his Jamaican origins, which he proudly claims.
On the pitch, however, his personality changes radically: coverage, offensive drive, aggressiveness, and exploitation of depth become his main characteristics. The comparison with Dumfries highlights similarities in role and attitude, but also some substantial differences. Spence has less physical power than the Dutchman, compensated by greater technical quality in his foot. Once launched, however, he is just as difficult to stop.
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