Spence towards Inter, Middlesbrough will also collect millions

The transfer of Djed Spence to Inter comes with a contractual peculiarity that also involves Middlesbrough. The English Championship club had in fact inserted a 15% clause on the future resale of the defender at the time of his sale to Tottenham in July 2022.

With negotiations between the Spurs and the Nerazzurri nearing completion for a total amount exceeding 30 million euros, Middlesbrough will receive a percentage of the net profit made by Tottenham compared to the player’s initial valuation. When the Spurs bought Spence from Boro in 2022, the deal was structured around a base figure that grew to about 20 million pounds thanks to performance-related bonuses.

Several bonus targets have already been unlocked during the defender’s time in North London, now guaranteeing Middlesbrough the right to a direct share of any amount exceeding the original financial agreement. The 15% clause applies specifically to the net profit made by the London club.

As Inter finalizes the definitive structure of the transfer, which should be between 30 and 31.5 million euros, Middlesbrough’s financial department will monitor the closing figures to collect its share. While awaiting the official announcement, the Championship club therefore also has reason to celebrate the deal.