Tottenham Hotspur have been criticised for selling Djed Spence to Inter Milan after the England international impressed during his early appearances under Cristian Chivu.
The 26-year-old joined Inter in August for a reported £30 million and has begun attracting praise in Italy following an outstanding Champions League performance.
Italian journalist Massimo Marianella believes Spurs made a mistake by allowing the versatile defender to leave.
Marianella questions Tottenham's Djed Spence decision
Speaking on Sky Italia, in comments reported by FCInter1908, Marianella praised Spence's ability to contribute on either flank.
"Given his qualities, on both flanks, defensively, but also when he pushes forward, he can make a huge difference in Italy," Marianella said.
The journalist also criticised Tottenham's summer recruitment decisions.
"I was very surprised that Tottenham let him go for money in a summer when Tottenham wasted money everywhere. I would have kept this guy."
He delivered a particularly strong verdict on the transfer.
"A mistake from Tottenham, a great decision by Inter, who are giving themselves and our league an excellent player."
Spence impresses in Inter's Champions League victory
Spence initially struggled with fitness problems after arriving in Italy, delaying his introduction to Chivu's squad.
However, he produced an outstanding performance in Inter's 3-0 Champions League victory over Feyenoord.
Operating at right wing-back, Spence assisted Yann Bisseck's opening goal and helped create Francesco Pio Esposito's second.
His pace, attacking runs and defensive recovery earned him UEFA's Player of the Match award.
The defender also impressed against Como over the weekend, strengthening the belief that he can thrive in Chivu's 3-5-2 system.
Did Tottenham make a mistake?
Spence's departure followed a strong finish to last season and impressive performances for England at the 2026 World Cup.
However, Tottenham received a substantial transfer fee, and the defender is still adapting to Serie A.
His early success has raised questions about Spurs' decision, but a definitive assessment would be premature.
Key Points
- Marianella believes Tottenham made a mistake selling Spence.
- Inter signed the defender for a reported £30 million.
- Spence won UEFA's Player of the Match award against Feyenoord.
- His versatility suits Chivu's wing-back system.
What's Next?
Spence will aim to establish himself as a regular starter at Inter, while Tottenham's transfer decision will face further scrutiny if his performances continue improving.
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