Inter welcomed the new signing from Tottenham, Djed Spence, during Sunday's match against Torino, where the young midfielder made his debut on the pitch. Coach Cristian Chivu commented on Spence's inclusion in the second half, underlining that the player has just a week of work with the team and that immediate results cannot be expected. "Let's enjoy the first match. Let's not forget that he only has one week of work with the team. You can't expect too much, he needs training and minutes. We'll see and hope that by training every day he can improve," Chivu said at the press conference.
During the match, Spence was used as a left winger, a position that the manager described as fundamental to Inter's attacking strategy. "It's the occupation of the pitch. If someone makes a rotation he is free to centralize. It's about what is expected on the pitch. Sometimes he finds himself acting as a striker, often he finds himself taking the man away. Today he made a cross from the fifth on the right, he is good at certain readings especially in attacking the ball", explained Chivu, highlighting Spence's versatility and his ability to contribute both to the offensive game and to defensive pressure.
The role of the wingers is often crucial for Inter, but in today's match the three goals were not created by the flanks. The coach, however, praised Spence's presence and underlined that the team has advanced players who can cover any shortcomings in the event of a player's absence. “We have advanced players that if he isn't there there is another,” added Chivu, highlighting the depth of training and the team's ability to adapt.
On the financial front, Inter spent around 30 million euros fixed for the purchase of Spence from Tottenham, with bonuses that could bring the total package to around 35 million euros. The investment reflects the club's desire to strengthen its squad with promising young talents and to consolidate competition for European and national competitions. With the season still ongoing, Inter will continue to monitor Spence's performances and evaluate his impact on the group, while coach Chivu remains optimistic about the player's growth under his guidance.