The complete-backs struck up a friendship throughout their time at Fulham as youngsters and have reunited in north London following Spence’s preliminary £12.5million transfer from Middlesbrough.
“I’ve recognized Ryan from a younger age,” Spence instructed the membership web site. “I grew up with him at Fulham and clearly got here via the academy with him.
“He was there earlier than me, ultimately I got here alongside and we grew up via the ranks from the Beneath-12s to Beneath-16s. We performed in a Premier League match collectively, gained that, Ryan then went up with the primary crew at a younger age and clearly his profession has gone very nicely thus far.
“I spoke to him [before signing] and he mentioned simply to be ready to work onerous and do numerous working, so I’m prepared for that! I can’t wait to get entangled.”
Sessegnon says Spurs followers will discover an “aggressive”, “attacking” wing-back who seems to suit Conte’s 3-4-3 system regardless of the Italian admitting that it was the membership who drove the signing, not himself.
“It’s a loopy feeling as a result of at 16, we had been taking part in collectively,” mentioned Sessegnon.
“I keep in mind it was from the U12s to the U16s after which our careers went on totally different paths, so to satisfy up once more now the place we’re quickly to each be 22 is nice.
“He’s a really attacking full-back or wing-back. He likes to get down the fitting, get some crosses in, he’s an aggressive and forward-thinking participant, so it’s sensible that he’s right here now.”
