New signing says he thought he was ‘dreaming’ when Tottenham first called
Micky van de Ven is loving life at Spurs, admitting that he thoroughly enjoys playing in front of a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a...
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Micky van de Ven is loving life at Spurs, admitting that he thoroughly enjoys playing in front of a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a regular basis.
On an individual level, it is fair to say that Van de Ven’s first season in the Premier League could not have gone much better.
The centre-back arrived at North London as a relative unknown and just seven months into his time at Tottenham (out of which he spent more than two months injured), he has already garnered a reputation as one of the best defenders in the division.
The 22-year-old has enthralled fans with his pace, composure and technical quality, with Conor Coady recently naming him as the signing of the season so far (Optus Sport) while Garth Crooks insisted this week that the Dutchman can play in any position across the pitch (BBC Sport).
Ange Postecoglou has also been quite complimentary of Van de Ven, telling the club’s official website after Tottenham’s win over Crystal Palace that the Dutchman has no ceiling.
Micky Van de Ven is in Tottenham dreamland
The centre-back has admitted that he has thoroughly enjoyed his football since making the decision to swap Wolfsburg for Spurs last summer.
Van de Ven told Optus Sport: “I am really enjoying it. The Premier League is the highest level you can play at as a player – it is the best league.
“When I heard about Spurs’ interest in the summer it felt like I was dreaming a bit, because a top team in the Premier League want to sign you. I have really enjoyed playing here.
“I think the stadium is the best in the country. I really enjoy playing there every time. Every time it is full and every time the fans push us to reach the highest heights. The adrenaline always takes you.”
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Van de Ven comes across as a fantastic lad and there is no doubt that he is on his way to becoming one of the best centre-backs in the world.
If we do not challenge for the biggest honours in the next year or two, several of Europe’s biggest sides are likely going to come knocking for the Dutchman.
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