The pair formed a strong connection during their time together at former club Brighton & Hove Albion where the centre-back enjoyed a breakthrough season under the Italian in 2023/24, playing 39 times in all competitions to add to his 13 from the previous campaign.
Tottenham have signed Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52m.
The Netherlands international defender had one year left on his contract at Brighton and played at the Seagulls under Roberto De Zerbi between 2023 and 2024.
The transfer window has only been open for a couple of days, but Tottenham Hotspur have just landed their third signing of the summer. Dutch international footballer Jan Paul van Hecke is joining Spurs from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Albion centre-back passed a medical while with the Holland squad at the World Cup.
He has agreed what Spurs have called a long-term deal.
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An experienced Netherlands international, he joins from Brighton & Hove Albion and has signed a long-term contract with the club.
Jan Paul said: "It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when you join such a big club, it's a dream come true.
Tottenham have made an offer to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana this summer, while Spurs could also hijack a Man Utd deal for a Leeds United star, according to reports.
Sandro Tonali continues to be linked with a move away from Newcastle United during the summer transfer window.