Tottenham Hotspur Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Serie A Defender: Good Fit For Frank? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Gazzetta dello Sport stated that Tottenham Hotspur are locked in a three-way battle for Genoa defender Koni De Winter. It has been revealed that Spurs would have to rival Inter Milan and West Ham United in the race to land the Belgian centre-back this summer.

De Winter’s Impressive Form In Italian Football

De Winter managed to catch the eye at times for Genoa in the previous campaign when he put in a run of solid displays for them on the defensive third of the field. The 23-year-old found the back of the net three times in 26 matches for the Italian club last season in multiple competitions.

The Antwerp-born talent deserves some credit for making 33 tackles, 11 blocks and 25 interceptions in the Serie A. He was even careful when distributing the ball from the back after making 86.6% of his attempted passes in the Italian first division (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Italian club will run out in the summer of 2028 which could make it difficult for Spurs to snap him up on a cut-price deal this off-season.

GENOA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 17: Koni De Winter of Genoa is challenged by Mirko Maric of Venezia during the Serie A match between Genoa and Venezia at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 17, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Will De Winter Be A Good Fit For Tottenham Hotspur?

De Winter loves a tackle and can sense the danger well to make some important interceptions for his side on the defensive end of the pitch. He usually clears his lines when required and can pass the ball out from the back.

The Belgian sensation can even use his strong 1.91m frame to dominate the opposition attackers in the air. However, the jury is still out on whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if Spurs manage to get a deal done for him this summer.

De Winter would no doubt enhance the quality of Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s attack. He has what it takes to compete for a regular first-team place at the North London club in the coming seasons.

At 23, De Winter has still got a lot of room to grow as a footballer. Hence, he would be an excellent fit for Tottenham’s needs in the long run. However, Frank needs to give the player some time to adapt to the high intensity of the Premier League.