Micky van de Ven is hungry for more trophies at Tottenham after signing a new five-year deal.
Micky van de Ven has outlined his hunger for further silverware at Tottenham Hotspur, insisting that the club’s Europa League triumph in 2025 has only fueled his drive to achieve greater success in North London. Speaking in an interview with Football London after signing a new five-year contract extension, the Dutch international central defender responded to praise from head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who recently described him as one of the finest defenders in the Premier League.
Rather than resting on past accomplishments, van de Ven stressed that remaining healthy and maintaining consistent performances on the pitch are his primary individual goals. The defender emphasized his determination to support his teammates in every capacity while striving to collect more major trophies with Tottenham.
Reflecting on his personal targets and team ambitions, van de Ven stated:
“Personally, I just want to keep playing well, stay fit. I want to help the team with everything I can help them with. On team balance, obviously, I want to win more. We won the Europa League now and I just want to win more with this club.”
Commitment to Daily Development Under Roberto De Zerbi
Despite earning widespread acclaim as an elite Premier League defender, van de Ven remains determined to push his game to even higher levels. He highlighted the importance of taking guidance from the technical staff and working relentlessly on the training pitch every day to refine his tactical understanding and physical output.
Elaborating on his mindset regarding continuous self-improvement, van de Ven added:
“There’s always room to improve. So for sure, there are things I can improve. Work hard every day. Listen to the people who understand it, who know what they’re talking about and I think they can help me and develop every day over and over again. And that’s just keep working hard and want to be a different player every day.”
By combining elite physical traits with a relentless work ethic, van de Ven has established himself as an indispensable leader within Tottenham’s backline. As Spurs prepare for the upcoming campaign with renewed ambition under Roberto De Zerbi, the Dutch defender’s drive for personal growth and trophy success provides a strong foundation for the club’s future endeavors.
